Work to begin on Connecting Sheffield programme
Sheffield City Council reports that work is set to begin this month on the next phase of the Connecting Sheffield programme, with major improvements planned for Castle Street to create a more welcoming, accessible and better-connected city centre.
Construction on the Connecting Sheffield: Castle Street project will begin during the week commencing 12 October 2026 and is expected to be completed in Spring 2027. The project will improve facilities for people using public transport, walking, wheeling, cycling and will make it easier for everyone to access the growing Castlegate area and the new Castle Hill Park.
The Council says:
'Working with partners Arup and Aureos, the first phase of work will focus on the area around the junction of Castle Street, Waingate and Haymarket. This phase is expected to continue until early November 2026 and will include the removal of the central splitter island on Waingate, alongside drainage and underground ducting works. These improvements will help prepare the area for a new junction layout, upgraded footways and new controlled pedestrian crossings.'
This is another important step in transforming Castlegate and creating a city centre that is easier to move around, safer and more welcoming for everyone. These improvements will make a real difference for people walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport, while helping connect people to the fantastic new Castle Hill Park and other developments in the area. We appreciate that construction work can cause some temporary disruption and would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience while these improvements are delivered.
Councillor Alexi Dimond, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council
The best streets are ones that give everyone the freedom and confidence to get around; however they choose to travel. The improvements to Castle Street will make walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport safer, easier and more attractive, while creating much better connections into Castlegate and the new Castle Hill Park.
South Yorkshire's Active Lives Commissioner, Ed Clancy OBE
When complete, the project will provide upgraded bus stops with improved shelters and live journey information, safer pedestrian crossings, wider and better-quality walking routes and a new two-way cycle route connecting with other city centre cycling infrastructure.
Access for people walking and wheeling will be maintained throughout the works, with all pedestrian crossings and the Castle Street taxi rank remaining open during the first phase. Sheffield City Council is also working closely with local businesses and property owners to minimise disruption and maintain access to shops and services during construction.
Some bus stops in the area will be temporarily relocated while works take place. Up-to-date information will be available at affected stops and through the Travel South Yorkshire website.
The project is being delivered by Sheffield City Council and funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
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