Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are now able to get their first experience of Sheffield’s brand-new roundabout. Located at West Bar, in front of the Emergency Services Museum, the roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, making it and easier for people to get around the city in an active way.
The improvements are being delivered as part of our wider plans to improve sustainable links between the City Centre and the Kelham and Neepsend area, supporting the increased numbers of people that live, work and visit the area as it continues to transform.
New planting and landscaping has also been, linking into and extending the award-winning Grey to Green project, improving the environment for everyone. This will also include sustainable drainage to mitigate flood risk, helping to make our city more resilient.
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “For too long people wanting to cross West Bar roundabout to get around the city have had to wait for a gap in the traffic to do so in a safe manner. The changes we are delivering will make it easier for those on foot or on their bike in two fantastic new ways.”
As part of the project, the council’s contractor partners, John Sisk & Son have added new zebra crossings at each arm of the roundabout giving pedestrians priority over vehicles, making it much safer for people to get across. There is also a one-way segregated cycle track, moving clockwise, around the roundabout, providing dedicated space for those on bikes with vehicles required to give-way at all arms of the roundabout. These two new features will also manage the speed of traffic using the roundabout increasing safety for everyone.
Cllr Miskell added: “Sheffield is changing, and the way people get around is also transforming, we’re making it easier and greener for you to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The introduction of the new West Bar 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.”
South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner, Ed Clancy OBE, said: “New walking, wheeling and cycling projects are happening right across South Yorkshire – creating better places and more opportunities for us all to move more and move differently. The West Bar scheme demonstrates Sheffield Council’s ambition and commitment to being at the forefront of design that gives people more freedom and choice about getting around.”
Regional Director at Sisk Robin Metcalf said: “Sisk is proud to have delivered this landmark roundabout and of the work we’ve completed as part of the West Bar project. We’ve worked closely with residents and businesses throughout the project and we’d like to thank everyone for their patience during construction.”
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