Connecting Sheffield: Darnall-Attercliffe-City Centre

As part of the Connecting Sheffield: Darnall – Attercliffe – City Centre project, we are improving streets to make them safer, greener and more welcoming for everyone.

The changes aim to support regeneration in the area, safer journeys and sustainable travel for local people, and will give you more choice in how you travel, whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus.

Works on Worksop Road

The next phase of works along Worksop Road is scheduled to begin on, or shortly after, Monday 9 November, for approximately 12 weeks.

The works will include improvements to the eastbound road between Attercliffe Road and Chippingham Street, and will be carried out Monday to Friday, between 7am and 4pm, weather permitting. Works include:

• Improvements to the road, footways and kerbs
• Improvements to crossing points
• New paving and kerbing across side-road junctions

Traffic will be maintained in each direction via two narrow lanes while the work takes place.

Temporary traffic signals will be used during some stages. Parking will not be suspended along the whole route at once, but in phases as the works progress.

Bootle Street, Leeds Road and Chippingham Street will be temporarily closed at different stages of the works, with advance notice and diversion routes provided ahead of each closure.

Maintaining access and minimising disruption

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained, including access between Attercliffe Road and Oasis Academy Don Valley on the eastbound side. Some routes may be temporarily diverted to allow the work to be completed safely.

Works on Wilfrid Road

We’ll be coming to Wilfrid Road to carry out improvements to the junction and footway area between Wilfrid Road and Shirland Lane.

These works will take place on, or shortly after, Wednesday 11 November from 7am until 4pm, for approximately seven weeks. The works involve improvements to the footway, kerbing, signage and road markings and will include:

• Raised crossings at Wilfrid Road and Shirland Lane, to slow down traffic and make it easier and safer for people to cross the road
• An upgraded passage between Shirland Lane and Wilfrid Road to a segregated cycle track and footway, to make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle

Maintaining access and minimising disruption

The works will be completed in phases to minimise disruption. Three-way temporary traffic signals will be used at certain stages at the junction with Shirland Lane. A temporary closure of Shirland Lane will also be required to complete the improvements, with advance notice and diversion information to be provided.

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained throughout the works

Keeping you informed

Advance notice signs will be placed in the area before works start.

We understand these changes may require some adjustment, but they are necessary to ensure work can be carried out safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

If you have any further questions, please email DACC.information@amey.co.uk. Phone between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday on 07926 289768.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the impact on vehicles travelling along Worksop Road be?

Worksop Road will remain open to traffic in both directions throughout the works. For most of the construction period, there will be one narrow lane in each direction.

Some on-street parking will need to be temporarily removed to provide enough space for traffic to continue travelling safely in both directions.

Temporary traffic lights may also be used on short sections of the road while parts of the work are completed. Drivers may need to allow additional time for their journeys.

Will there be any road closures or diversion routes during the works?

There will be no permanent road closures as part of these works. However, some side roads, including Bootle Street and Leeds Road, may need to close temporarily while work takes place across their junctions, and to carry out works safely.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be put in place whenever a temporary closure is required.

Will loading and deliveries for businesses be affected?

Businesses will continue to be able to receive deliveries during the works. However, some on-street parking on Worksop Road will need to be temporarily removed so that traffic can continue to travel in both directions.

Where appropriate, deliveries can take place from nearby side streets. Loading and unloading can take place on double yellow lines where this is permitted and the vehicle is only stopped for the time needed to make the delivery or collection.

Dedicated loading bays are also planned on Worksop Road between Attercliffe Road and Leeds Road as part of the proposed red route arrangements.

We understand that construction work can be concerning for local businesses. Access to businesses will be maintained, and the site team will work with businesses to understand any particular delivery or collection requirements. Where difficulties arise, the team will do everything reasonably possible to reduce disruption and help businesses continue operating.

Will parking be affected during the works?

Yes. Some on-street parking will need to be temporarily removed so that traffic can continue to travel safely in both directions while the work takes place.

Some parking spaces on Worksop Road will also be removed permanently to provide space for the new segregated cycle track. The Council is looking at opportunities to provide alternative on-street parking nearby. Any proposed changes would be advertised through a Traffic Regulation Order and would be subject to statutory consultation. Further information will be provided when the consultation dates are confirmed.

Where possible, people are encouraged to consider walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus or Supertram. Attercliffe tram stop is a short walk from Worksop Road.

We recognise that some people may still need to drive. Free council-run car parks are available nearby on:

• Shortridge Street
• Zion Lane
• Bodmin Street
• Baltic Road
• Kimberley Street

Will bus services or bus stops be affected during the works?

There may be temporary changes to some bus services or bus stops while the works take place. Please check the latest information from Travel South Yorkshire before travelling.

Will pedestrian routes be affected during the works?

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works, although short temporary diversions may be needed in some locations so that work can be carried out safely.

As part of the improvements, the existing zebra crossing near Oasis Academy will be replaced with a signal-controlled crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Will emergency services still be able to access the area?

Yes. Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times. Some routes may change during the works, but access will always be provided.

Are there any other works planned on Worksop Road?

The work is being completed on one side of Worksop Road at a time to help reduce disruption and keep traffic moving.

The works beginning in November 2026 cover the northern side of Worksop Road between Attercliffe Road and Chippingham Street. Once this has been completed, work will move to the southern side, progressing from Chippingham Street towards Attercliffe Road.

Work on the southern side is currently scheduled to begin in March 2027 and be completed by July 2027. Regular updates will be provided throughout the construction period.

As part of the Connecting Sheffield: Darnall – Attercliffe – City Centre project, we are improving streets to make them safer, greener and more welcoming for everyone.

The changes aim to support regeneration in the area, safer journeys and sustainable travel for local people, and will give you more choice in how you travel, whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus.

Works at Roundel Street

As part of the next phase of works, we’ll be coming to Roundel Street to carry out footway and kerb improvement works. These works will take place on or shortly after Monday 5 October from 8am until 5pm (weekdays only) for approximately four weeks.

Improvements include upgrading the existing crossing on Staniforth Road to a toucan crossing, making it easier and safer for people cycling to cross. New parking restrictions on parts of Roundel Street will help create a safer route for people walking, wheeling and cycling between Staniforth Road and the Attercliffe Supertram footbridge.

Works on Main Road

We’ll be coming to Main Road to carry out improvement works. The works involve improvements to the footway, kerbing, signage and road markings near Greenland Road to help reduce congestion and improve bus reliability. These works will take place on, or shortly after, Tuesday 3 November from 8am until 5pm on weekdays only, for approximately four weeks. Carriageway resurfacing will be carried out during the latter stages of the works and will take place for three nights.

Maintaining access and minimising disruption

The work will be completed in several smaller sections to help reduce disruption. Localised cones, barriers, road-narrows signs and temporary pedestrian routes will be introduced as work progresses. A temporary kerb ramp will also be provided where required.

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained.

Keeping you informed

Advance notice signs will be placed in the area before works start.

We understand these changes may require some adjustment, but they are necessary to ensure work can be carried out safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

If you have any further questions, please email DACC.information@amey.co.uk. Phone between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday on 07926 289768.

As part of the Connecting Sheffield: Darnall – Attercliffe – City Centre project, we are improving streets to make them safer, greener and more welcoming for everyone.

The changes aim to support regeneration in the area, safer journeys and sustainable travel for local people, and will give you more choice in how you travel, whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus.

Works at Shortridge Street

As part of the next phase of works, Shortridge Street will be closed to motor vehicles at its junction with Attercliffe Road. This is expected to take effect on or shortly after 28 September.

The junction closure will create a safer and continuous route for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing conflict points between all road users, in an area where greater numbers of people are expected to be using Attercliffe high street.

Vehicle access to Shortridge Street will continue to be available from Attercliffe Road via Shirland Lane and Baltic Way, with vehicles able to load and unload in the dedicated loading bay provided on Shortridge Street.

Access and deliveries

We understand that access is important for residents, businesses, deliveries and customers.

As part of the wider DACC scheme:

• a new 24-hour loading bay has been provided near the junction with Attercliffe Road
• additional restrictions have been introduced to ensure access to the loading bay is always maintained
• additional on-street parking will be available where space permits

Vehicle access to Shortridge Street will continue to be available via Baltic Way.

Keeping you informed

Advance notice signs will be placed in the area before works start.

We understand these changes may require some adjustment, but they are necessary to ensure work can be carried out safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

If you have any further questions, please email DACC.information@amey.co.uk. Phone between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday on 07926 289768.

As part of the Connecting Sheffield: Darnall – Attercliffe – City Centre project, we are improving streets to make them safer, greener and more welcoming for everyone.

The changes aim to support regeneration in the area, safer journeys and sustainable travel for local people, and will give you more choice in how you travel, whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling or travelling by bus.

Works on Bodmin and Brinsworth Street

As part of the ongoing works on Attercliffe Road, temporary closures will be in place on Bodmin Street and Brinsworth Street at their junctions with Attercliffe Road. The closures are required to safely install paving and kerbing and to carry out associated works at each junction.

As the works progress, Bodmin Street will be closed on, or shortly after, 21 August 2026. The road will reopen once work is completed. Brinsworth Street will then be closed to enable further work. Each junction will be closed for a maximum of two weeks.

Advance notice signing will be placed in the area before the changes come into effect

Access during the works

We understand that access is important for residents, businesses, deliveries and customers.

During the closures:

• Pedestrian access to properties will be maintained, however this may be via an alternative route
• Access arrangements will be managed locally by the site team

Keeping you informed

Advance notice signs will be placed in the area before works start.

We understand these changes may require some adjustment, but they are necessary to ensure work can be carried out safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

If you have any further questions, please email DACC.information@amey.co.uk. Phone between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday on 07926 289768.

The Connecting Sheffield: Darnall - Attercliffe - City Centre project is improving Attercliffe Road to create a more reliable route for buses, provide better facilities for walking, wheeling and cycling, and make it easier for people to travel between Darnall, Attercliffe and the city centre. To achieve this, changes to parking and loading arrangements on Attercliffe Road and its side streets will be made.

The map and table below provide a street-by-street summary of the current and new parking restrictions and loading arrangements that we will introduce as part of the works on Attercliffe Road.

We have designed the changes to:

support access for businesses and deliveries

maintain loading opportunities

improve visibility at junctions, and

keep routes clear for larger vehicles.

What are the changes to parking bays?

We will also provide new 24-hour loading bays on a number of side streets to help businesses continue to receive deliveries once the new restrictions are in place.

What are the changes to parking?

Whilst some on-street parking will remain where space allows, the changes are expected to result in an overall reduction of approximately 40-45 parking spaces across the area. However, parking will continue to be available on selected side streets, in nearby car parks and in locations where restrictions allow.

When are these changes being introduced?

These restrictions, which will be introduced by mid-August 2026, are for information only and illustrate how the area will operate once the future red route is introduced later in the year. The changes are being implemented only on the side streets between Staniforth Road and Worksop Road.

You can download both the existing and proposed maps as pdf so you can zoom in.

Current restrictions

The map below shows the current restrictions that are in place on Attercliffe Road and surrounding streets. You can compare the existing restrictions and what the new changes will be in the table below

Existing parking and waiting restrictions between Staniforth Road and Worksop Road

New restrictions

The map below shows the proposed parking restrictions and loading bay locations on Attercliffe Road and the surrounding side streets. You can compare the new changes with the existing restrictions in the table below

Proposed parking restrictions and loading arrangements between Staniforth Road and Worksop Road

Church Lane

There are no changes to restrictions on Church Lane

Bodmin Street

Brinsworth Street

Zion Lane

Shirland Lane

Baker Street

Baltic Road

Shortridge Road

Colwall Street

Colwall Street

Chippingham Place

Oakes Green

As part of our Connecting Sheffield: Darnall–Attercliffe–City Centre project, which is improving transport links between Darnall, Attercliffe and the Lower Don Valley and the city centre, we will soon be starting work to create a right turn lane from Derek Dooley Way to Furnival Road / Effingham Road.

What’s happening?

From 8pm on Saturday 9 May to 6am on Sunday 10 May, Derek Dooley Way will be closed overnight in both directions between Sheffield Parkway and Wicker. This is so we can put traffic management in place for night working to create the right turn. This will begin on Monday 11 May, for around 15 weeks. We expect this phase of work to be complete by the end of August.

Doing the work overnight allows us to reduce disruption for people travelling during the day along this busy route, and it also means our teams can work more safely. We will work from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Friday.

We will also continue working over the weekends from Saturday 16 May. This will mean work can progress more quickly. Because there tend to be lower traffic volumes at the weekend, we will work during the day on Saturdays and Sundays, from 7.30am to 4pm.

Diversion routes – Saturday 9 May

Traffic will be diverted via the following signed diversion route:

Savile Street – Attercliffe Road – Staniforth Road – Woodbourn Road – Cricket Inn Road / Broad Street – Park Square roundabout.

You will still be able to access Quays Hotels via Park Square roundabout and Furnival Road.

Travelling in the area from Monday 11 May

Once the traffic management is in place, there will be two narrow traffic lanes running in both directions during the day. While we are working overnight and at weekends, one traffic lane will run in each direction.

Please take extra care during roadworks. Allow more time for your journey, follow signed diversion routes, and drive within the speed limit to help keep everyone safe.

We are now advertising the Traffic Regulation Orders we need to deliver the Connecting Sheffield: Darnall, Attercliffe and City Centre project.

You can see the details of the Orders on the Sheffield City Council website under the ‘Proposed Traffic Orders’ section. To comment, whether you support or object to the plans, please email orders@sheffield.gov.uk.

The statutory consultation period for the Orders will close on Thursday 13 March.

Surveys have recently taken place along the Darnall-Attercliffe route to understand the number of people that currently walk and cycle at various points along the scheme. The surveys will help shape how an active travel scheme could look. We will only use the footage we capture to determine numbers, we won’t record any personal information like faces or number plates.

This data collection exercise is one of the first stages of the project that will include further local consultation and engagement on the designs later-on in the year.

Consultation on Darnall-Attercliffe-City Centre ended on 19 April 2021.

You can now view the consultation report for this scheme. You can also view a shorter Executive Summary.