Supertram passengers face half-term disruption during rail works
Work to replace tram tracks in Sheffield will get under way this bank holiday weekend, and run through the half-term holiday.Passengers are warned to expect disruption to services from Saturday until Friday 30 May.The work at Langsett Road in Hillsborough will affect Blue and Yellow routes between Malin Bridge/Middlewood and Cathedral.The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) said the work would lead to quieter and smoother journeys.
The tram stops out of action during the work are: City Hall, West Street, the University of Sheffield, Netherthorpe Road, Shalesmoor for Kelham Island, Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane and Middlewood.A replacement bus timetable will be in place during the school holiday.The SYMCA said £110m of improvements would be made by 2027, including a new tram/train station at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham.
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