Supertram network improvement works near Attercliffe
From Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May works will involve replacing the rails and concrete track slab where the tram tracks cross Staniforth Road.
The Yellow route will be unable to run between Cricket Inn Road and Meadowhall. The Tram Train route will be suspended.
Local bus services in the area will also be affected by the road closure.
Normal service resumes on Tuesday 5 May.
Information on this page:
Essential works to improve your Supertram network will take place from Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May inclusive (3 days).
We'll complete track renewal works on Staniforth Road (near Attercliffe tram stop), helping to make your journey smoother and ensure continued reliability of our services.
View more information about how we're improving your network on the Supertram Network Improvements page.
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Yellow route
- Trams operate between Middlewood and Cricket Inn Road
- Services operate at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
- Replacement bus service YE1 will replace tram services in the affected area.
Change between tram and replacement bus services at Fitzalan Square
Tram Train route
- Replacement bus service TT1 will replace tram services between Fitzalan Square and Rotherham Parkgate.
- This includes the new Magna tram stop.
Change between tram and replacement bus services at Fitzalan Square.
YE1 and TT1 Bus
Replacement bus services YE1 and TT1 will provide a frequent and reliable connection to tram services, operating between Fitzalan Square, Meadowhall and Rotherham Parkgate.
- Track your replacement bus: Use TSY Live Departures to see the location of your next replacement bus on a real-time map.
- Timetabled to connect with trams: Services operate up to every 12 minutes, and are synced with tram service frequency throughout the day.
- Express service: Buses only stop at specific bus stops which are located near to affected tram stops.
- Travel with your tram ticket: Show any valid tram ticket purchased in advance using the TSY Mobile App or from a tram conductor. Tickets can also be purchased from the bus driver.
Speed up your journey by having your ticket ready to show the driver. You can also purchase a ticket using contactless card or cash when you board, just ask for a ticket like you would do from a tram conductor.
Bus only tickets are not accepted by the replacement bus service.
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Blue route
View more information about the Purple route
Purple route
View more information about the Purple route
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Bus and Tram stop informationThe renewal works taking place on Staniforth Road (near Attercliffe tram stop) mean that buses will replace trams at the following stops:
- Fitzalan Square
- Hyde Park
- Cricket Inn Road
- Nunnery Square
- Woodbourn Road
- Attercliffe
- Arena
- Valley Centertainment
- Carbrook
- Meadowhall South
- Meadowhall Interchange
- Magna
- Rotherham Central
- Parkgate
Trams will still operate across most of the Supertram network, with buses replacing trams in affected areas. Information about affected tram stops, replacement bus stop locations, and bus stop facilities and accessibility, is available in the sections below.
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Tram replacement bus stops will be marked and have information provided where possible. Use the maps in the sections below to plan ahead and find the location of your replacement bus stop.
Changes to local transport
These renewal works will affect some roads and footpaths, but disruption is expected to be minimal for most people.
Walking
Footpath closures are expected to be required for these works. More details to follow.
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Local buses
Due to the road closure on Staniforth Road, local bus services are subject to diversion.
Services affected:
Service 9, 9A towards Sheffield Interchange to divert via Darnall Road, Worksop Road, Newhall Road and Brightside Lane.
Service 9 towards Littledale and Service 9a towards Manor Top are not affected.
Services 52, 52a towards Woodhouse to divert via Attercliffe Common, Broughton Lane, Greenland Road, resuming normal route on Main Road.
Services 52, 52A towards Hillsborough to divert via Greenland Road, Broughton Lane, Attercliffe Common, Newhall Road, Brightside Lane, resuming normal route on Savile Street.
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Roads
Road users will be affected by traffic management measures on Staniforth Road, which are needed to ensure the works can be completed safely. Please follow the signed diversion route.
An interactive map of roadworks is available on the Sheffield City Council website.
Park and Ride
All Travel South Yorkshire Park and Ride sites will remain open during these works, offering free parking as usual. You may wish to consider alternatives to Nunnery Square, Valley Centertainment, Carbrook / IKEA, Meadowhall, Magna, Parkgate Park and Ride during these works.
View more information about Park and Ride
Walking, Wheeling and Cycling
It may be quicker and more convenient to walk, wheel or cycle part of your journey to connect to services at a different stop.
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There are alternative travel options through the wider South Yorkshire bus network.
Our Journey Planner can help you plan your journey during the works, and will have information about Supertram replacement and regular bus services. Information about changes to local bus services due to our renewal works and other roadworks will be detailed on our disruptions page.
It should be noted that during these works, Supertram tickets will not be accepted on local bus services, only the Supertram replacement bus.
Further help and support
We're working hard to keep you moving and minimise any temporary disruption arising from these works at Staniforth Road. Further help, support and information is available in many ways:
Get help at an Interchange
Our customer service teams at Travel South Yorkshire Interchanges can provide more information about these works and help you plan your journey. Interchanges with staff along the affected tram routes include:
- Arundel Gate Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Castle Square.
- Sheffield Interchange: The nearest tram stops are Sheffield Station and Fitzalan Square.
- Meadowhall Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Meadowhall.
- Rotherham Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Rotherham Central
View more information about customer service availability at Interchanges
Call Traveline
Our contact centre team is available to help over the phone for free. Just call 0800 952 0002.
View more information and opening hours
Speak to a Tram Conductor
Our onboard conductors are happy to help and provide more information about the affect of the works on your journey.
Share your feedback
Your feedback on how these improvement works at affect your journey is important to us. We want to minimise any disruption as much as possible and ensure that it’s still as easy as possible for everyone to travel.
If you would like to share any feedback, or have a particular concern about your experience, please contact Traveline.
Support for residents and businesses
Letters have been sent to local residents and businesses notifying them in advance of these works. Contact details for our contractor VolkerRail have been provided.
Unfortunately these works will generate noise, and our contractor will be working 24 hours a day. VolkerRail will endeavour to reduce noise as much as possible.
Page last reviewed: 14 April 2026
Next review due: 5 May 2026