Work underway on Sheffield’s Pinstone Street
Plans to pedestrianise more of the city centre are being carried out by Galliford Try, part of a £21m funding package from the Department of Transport to develop connected transport networks.
Connecting Sheffield: City Centre is a project that will create more open spaces for people, with safer walking, wheeling, and cycling routes created.
As well as Pinstone Street, other areas that will be part of the project include Surrey Street, Charles Street, and Arundel Gate.
The improvements to Pinstone Street will include replacing kerbing near the Town Hall and making the pedestrian area between Charles Street and The Moor permanent.
Works will take place between February and May and will be done in phases.
The completed project will link the improvement works on Fargate, developments at the Heart of the City and The Moor.
Alongside the pedestrian areas, improvements to bus services and routes throughout the city are underway, such as the new bus hub on Rockingham Street.
Glennan Blackmore, managing director for Galliford Try Infrastructure, commented: “By creating welcoming spaces and improving Pinstone Street, we’ll enhance the experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users.
“This project reflects Galliford Try’s dedication to multi-modal transport schemes that deliver sustainable urban spaces for communities.”
Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the transport, regeneration and climate policy committee said: “Not only will our city centre streets be more vibrant with more space for people to enjoy, but we’ll also create an environment that is more prosperous, where businesses can thrive too.
“There’ll be more outdoor space for restaurants and cafes, more opportunities to attract large scale events which bring people into the city centre, and better transport links to ensure passengers and employees can get to where they need to be.”
