Supertram renewal works at Hillsborough and Middlewood
Works take place from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April 2025
Information on this page:
A number of essential works to improve your Supertram network and enhance conditions for all road users will take place in Hillsborough for 3 days (Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April) and at Middlewood for 1 day (Sunday 20 April).
The works have been timed to coincide with the Easter weekend, and are being completed simultaneously, to help minimise disruption in the local area as much as possible. Work will be taking place to:
- Renew track at Hillsborough Interchange
- Repair the concrete track bed at Hillsborough Corner
- Renew track near Middlewood Park and Ride, on Middlewood Road
- Renew parts of the overhead line equipment on Middlewood Road
To ensure work can be carried out safely, various roads will be closed and bus services will be unable to access Hillsborough Interchange, instead diverting to alternative and temporary bus stops.
This page details changes to tram services and the replacement bus services which will be in operation. Please check our separate page for full information about changes to local buses and roads.
Buses will replace Blue and Yellow route trams between Shalesmoor/Kelham Island and Malin Bridge and Middlewood. Replacement bus service YE1 will also extend to Cathedral on Friday and Saturday only.
These works won’t affect other tram routes.
Normal service in this area is expected to resume on Monday 21 April (Easter Monday).
This year significant investment is being made across the Supertram network, helping to enhance your journey and ensure continued reliability. View more information about how we’re improving your network on our Supertram Network Improvements page.
Blue route services
From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April inclusive, Blue route services will operate between Shalesmoor/Kelham Island and Halfway.
Supertram replacement bus service BL1 will connect to tram services at Shalesmoor/Kelham Island, and will serve all affected stops between Shalesmoor/Kelham Island and Malin Bridge.
View more information about bus service BL1
Blue route services between Shalesmoor/Kelham Island and Halfway will operate at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
Download temporary Blue route timetable (18 to 20 April)
Yellow route services
From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April inclusive, Yellow route services will operate between Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange. Early morning, evening and Sunday journeys will extend to Shalesmoor/Kelham Island.
Supertram replacement bus services YE1 and YE2 will connect to tram services at Shalesmoor/Kelham Island (service YE1 will also connect at Cathedral and Castle Square), and will serve most affected stops between Shalesmoor/Kelham Island and Middlewood.
View more information about bus services YE1 and YE2
Yellow route services between Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange will operate at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
Download temporary Yellow route timetable (18 to 20 April)
Purple route: No changes during these works.
View more information about the Purple route
Tram Train: No changes caused by these works, but Saturday evening services continue to be affected by work to construct a new station at Magna.
View more information about the Tram Train route
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Throughout these works, Supertram Replacement Bus services will operate to provide connection between the affected areas and the rest of the Supertram network. There is a combined frequency of up to every 6 minutes.
Service BL1
- Friday to Saturday: every 20 minutes in the early morning, every 12 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening.
- Sunday: every 20 minutes in the early morning and during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening.
Service YE1
- Friday to Saturday: every 20 minutes in the early morning, every 12 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening. Hillsborough Interchange and Hillsborough Park are unable to be served.
Service YE2
- Sunday: every 20 minutes in the early morning and during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening. Hillsborough Interchange and Hillsborough Park are unable to be served outbound (towards Middlewood). There will also be a change to some replacement bus stop locations.
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Route
Both services are limited stop, meaning they will only stop at bus stops which are located near to affected tram stops.
Due to road closures required to complete the renewal works, some tram stops are unable to be served at certain times. For more information check the route description or route map.
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Tickets
Any valid tram ticket can be used for travel on the Supertram replacement bus service.
Purchase tickets using the TSY Mobile app, or from a conductor on your connecting tram service. Tickets are unable to be purchased from the bus driver.
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Bus and Tram stop informationThe renewal works taking place at Hillsborough Interchange and Middlewood will prevent trams from being able to serve the following stops:
- Infirmary Road
- Langsett/Primrose View
- Bamforth Street
- Hillsborough Interchange
- Hillsborough Park
- Leppings Lane
- Middlewood
- Malin Bridge
Most of the Supertram network will remain open. Information about affected tram stops, replacement bus stop locations, and bus stop facilities and accessibility, is available in the sections below.
Due to road closures required to complete the renewal works, some bus stop locations will vary. For more information check the stop information below for your intended day of travel.
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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.
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Unfortunately these works require a number of main roads to be closed in the Hillsborough and Middlewood area, which will result in disruption to other transport.
Please check our separate webpage for full information.
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 Malin Bridge and Middlewood 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.
Free cycle parking is available at both Malin Bridge and Middlewood Park and Ride, and at Hillsborough Interchange.
Approximate walking times between affected tram stops:
- Shalesmoor/Kelham Island to Infirmary Road: 6 minutes (450 metres)
- Infirmary Road to Langsett/Primrose View: 11 minutes (700 metres)
- Langsett/Primrose View to Bamforth Street: 8 minutes (550 metres)
- Bamforth Street to Hillsborough Interchange: 8 minutes (600 metres)
- Hillsborough Interchange to Malin Bridge: 9 minutes (600 metres)
- Hillsborough Interchange to Hillsborough Park: 6 minutes (350 metres)
- Hillsborough Park to Leppings Lane: 9 minutes (600 metres)
- Leppings Lane to Middlewood: 12 minutes (800 metres)
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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. For information about disruption to local bus services in Hillsborough and Middlewood as a result of these renewal works, please check our dedicated webpage.
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 Hillsborough and Middlewood. 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.
Hillsborough Interchange will have extended opening hours during the Easter weekend, with staff available to provide information and help with planning your journey.
- Friday 18 (Good Friday): Open from 08:00 to 18:00
- Saturday 19: Open from 08:00 to 18:00
- Sunday 20 (Easter Sunday): Open from 10:00 to 14:00
Other Interchanges with staff along the Blue and Yellow 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 tram stop is at the Interchange, customer services are located in the lower concourse on the other side of the bus station.
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. Leaflets will also be available from onboard leaflet racks and from the conductor.
Share your feedback
Your feedback on how these improvement works at Hillsborough and Middlewood 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.
Alternatively you can share your feedback or raise a specific concern about your experience by contacting Traveline.
Page last reviewed: 14 April 2025
Next review due: 22 April 2025