Moore Street Roundabout

This roundabout is often very congested, with all vehicles experiencing delays, especially at rush hour.

The traffic signals may be upgraded to manage traffic flows better, and there is also the potential to install bus priority pre-signals to improve travel for bus passengers.

As part of the improvements here, we would seek to retain or improve access to the Moore Street Underpass for cyclists and pedestrians.

Collegiate Crescent Area

Queues of traffic often build up at this junction, as many vehicles turn right from Ecclesall Road and the existing right turn lane is narrow and too short, so improvements may be necessary.

Many pedestrians try to cross Ecclesall Road near the Reg Vardy Motor Dealership, and there have been a number of accidents in the area. A new pedestrian crossing may be provided here to allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. The new crossing would be linked to adjacent traffic lights to make sure other road users are not held up unnecessarily.

Summerfield Street

This junction has recently been upgraded to improve traffic flow and reduce delays. However, long queues are still common on the outbound approach, possibly due to congestion issues at the nearby junction where Cemetery Road meets Washington Road. We aim to investigate possible alterations at this junction to tackle the congestion at Summerfield Street.

Further along Ecclesall Road, vehicles are often delayed next to Network Q, as two lanes of traffic have to merge into one. This area is currently very congested, particularly at peak times, but there may be potential to improve the road layout here.

Berkeley Precinct Area

Road users are often delayed between Collegiate Crescent and the Berkeley Precinct, partly because of right turning vehicles causing tailbacks. There may be potential to simplify turning movements and improve traffic flow along this section of Ecclesall Road.

Delays are often caused at the Berkeley Precinct car park due to the volume of traffic, right turning vehicles and buses stopping to pick up passengers. It may be possible to ease the situation, reduce the queues of traffic and improve access to and from the car park and bus stop.

Nearby, the junction with Hickmott Road is often very congested, so potential improvements could be investigated that may also reduce queues further along Ecclesall Road.

Hunters Bar Roundabout

This is one of the busiest junctions in Sheffield, with large volumes of traffic, particularly at peak times. A range of factors contribute to the congestion here, including:

• Merging traffic lanes
• The narrow length of bus lane approaching the roundabout
• The narrow width of the lanes on the roundabout
• The pedestrian crossings interrupting the flow of traffic
• The large volumes of traffic traveling in various directions.

The ways in which this junction can be improved are being considered in detail. The heritage and local importance of the roundabout is taken very seriously, so any proposals will not be designed until we have completed extensive modeling and consultation to investigate all possible options.

Rustlings Road to Greystones Road

Queues frequently build up along Rustlings Road as this is an important access road for many residential areas. This junction could be reviewed to determine how best to reduce congestion and delays for road users.

Many cars park in the bus lane along this section of Ecclesall Road, which interrupts the flow of traffic and makes travelling through the area difficult. It may be possible to improve the road layout and provide more space for vehicles to overtake parked cars.

In addition, right turning vehicles often cause delays, particularly when turning into Rustlings Road, Greystones Road and the Somerfield supermarket. It may be possible to improve these junctions and reduce the queues that build up behind turning vehicles.

Huntingtower Road to Carterknowle Road

Delays can be caused by right turning vehicles at the junction with Huntingtower Road, so potential improvements would be considered here.

There are often long queues of traffic and delays for all road users at the junction with Psalter Lane. We would like to address these problems, in conjunction with monitoring any proposals to redevelop the Gilders site, to ensure any development here does not adversely affect the local road network.

Further out, vehicles turning right into Gisborne Road and Ringinglow Road can delay traffic continuing along Ecclesall Road South, which can cause queues back to the Psalter Lane junction. It may be possible to provide right turn lanes to ease this situation.

It may also be possible to reduce the queues at Carterknowle Road, however the lack of space in the area means it may be difficult to provide significant changes.

Bents Green

This area can get very busy due to the nearby school and the popularity of the local shops.

The junction at Ringinglow Road is often congested, due to the narrow approach to Ecclesall Road South and the on street parking. There is potential to improve traffic control here.

The Bents Road junction can also become very busy, and buses are often delayed here, which can cause delays for other road users.

You can view detailed proposals on the Bents Green area and the junction where Bents Road meets Ecclesall Road South, and have your say on these proposals by clicking here.