Sheffield’s first Dutch-style roundabout nears completion

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists will soon be able to get their first experience of Sheffield’s first-ever Dutch-style roundabout as the project nears completion. Located at West Bar, in front of the Emergency Services Museum, the roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, making it safer 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 will be installed, 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, new zebra crossings are being installed 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.

In the run up to opening the brand-new roundabout, contractor John Sisk and Son will be working during the night to resurface the roads. The work is due to start on Monday 23 September and run until Friday 18 October, between 7pm and 5am. Some daytime working will also be taking place from Monday 7 October, drivers are being advised to follow the diversion signs.

Cllr Miskell added: “Sheffield is changing, and the way people get around is also transforming, we’re making it safer, easier and greener for you to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The introduction of the new Dutch-style 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.

Work on the Dutch-style roundabout started in April 2023 and is due to be completed in October 2024. There will be public information events held both online and in person, at the Emergency Service Museum, for people to learn more about the project and how the new roundabout works. These events will be announced in due course.