And finally… Sheffield goes Dutch
Work on the city’s first Dutch-style roundabout started in April 2023 and is now nearing completion.
The roundabout is designed to make it safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of a wider city council plan to improve sustainable transport links between the city centre and the Kelham and Neepsend area.
New zebra crossings are being installed at each arm of the roundabout, giving pedestrians priority over vehicles.
There is also a one-way segregated cycle track, moving clockwise, around the roundabout, with vehicles required to give way at each arm of the roundabout.
Contractor John Sisk & Son will be working during the night to resurface the roads.
Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the transport committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is changing, and the way people get around is also transforming.
“We’re making it safer, easier and greener for you to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The introduction of the new Dutch-style roundabout will continue that, linking in perfectly with award-winning Grey to Green offering along with our other regeneration projects at Castlegate, Attercliffe, West Bar and Heart of the City among many others.”
