Bus journeys could be faster and more reliable in Sheffield
Plans have been agreed for the A61 Chesterfield Road
Improvements have been agreed to the A61 Chesterfield Road in Sheffield to make journeys faster and more reliable for bus users.
The changes will include using ‘smart’ traffic signal technology to allow buses priority and installing updated bus stops giving passengers real-time journey information.
Sheffield City Council’s finance and performance policy committee today (April 13) agreed to using £788,000 of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding, granted by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, to fund phase one of the programme.
A report to the committee said that the aim of CRSTS funding is to invest in public transport infrastructure and make it more attractive for users.
That in turn is intended to drive growth and productivity, decarbonise transport and level up services and areas. It also aims to reduce conflict between road users and improve highway safety, said the report.
The A61 Chesterfield Road has been prioritised for improvements.
The first phase of the work includes:
Upgraded bus stops, shelters and real-time information displays.
Bus-priority technology at traffic signals.
Additional signal optimisation and detection so that buses are prioritised at junctions.
A new yellow box junction with Chesterfield Road and Derbyshire Lane, Meersbrook to reduce blockages.
Monitoring and evaluation to measure journey time improvements and behavioural change.
The report said: “Phase one focuses on ‘quick wins’ that can be delivered rapidly (April–November 2026), while phase two, which will deliver larger engineering works, will be the subject of a subsequent business case and approval.”