Supertram renewal works at Infirmary Road
Part of the Blue and Yellow routes will be affected from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 October
Information on this page:
Essential works to improve your Supertram network will take place from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 October inclusive (6 days).
We'll complete track renewal works at Infirmary Road tram stop, helping to make your journey smoother and ensure continued reliability of our services.
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Normal service is expected to resume on Saturday 1 November.
View more information about how we're improving your network on the Supertram Network Improvements page.
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Blue route
- Trams operate between Halfway and Shalesmoor/Kelham Island.
- Services operate at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
- Replacement bus service BL1 will replace tram services in the affected area.
Change between tram and replacement bus services at Shalesmoor/Kelham Island.
The Blue route timetable is currently unavailable, please check back on Wednesday 15 October.
Yellow route
- Trams operate between Meadowhall Interchange and Cathedral during the day.
- After 8pm and on Sunday, Yellow route trams also extend beyond Cathedral to Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
- 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 Castle Square during the day Monday to Friday, and at Shalesmoor/Kelham Island after 8pm and on Sunday.
The Yellow route timetable is currently unavailable, please check back on Wednesday 15 October.
BL1 and YE1 Bus
Replacement bus services BL1 and YE1 will provide a frequent and reliable connection to tram services, operating between Shalesmoor for Kelham Island and Middlewood and Malin Bridge. YE1 bus services will also extend to Castle Square/Cathedral during the day.
Change between tram and replacement bus services at Castle Square/Cathedral or Shalesmoor for Kelham Island.
- 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 (every 6 minutes combined), 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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Purple route
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Tram Train route
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Bus and Tram stop informationThe renewal works taking place at Infirmary Road tram stop mean that buses will replace trams at the following stops:
- Infirmary Road
- Langsett/Primrose View
- Bamforth Street
- Hillsborough Interchange
- Malin Bridge
- Hillsborough Park
- Leppings Lane
- Middlewood
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.
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Changes to local transport
These renewal works will affect some roads and footpaths, but disruption is expected to be minimal for most people.
Walking
To enable these works to be completed safely, part of the pavement directly next to Infirmary Road tram stop (on the side of Tesco) will be closed, between Albert Terrace Road and Montgomery Terrace Road. Please access Tesco from entrance points on Albert Terrace Road or Montgomery Terrace Road.
The other pavement (on the same side as Wynsor's Shoe Shop and Bedford Street) will remain open as normal.
No other footpath closures are expected to be required for these works.
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Local buses
Local bus services will be diverted due the works taking place on Infirmary Road:
- Services 57 and 57a (Stagecoach): We're waiting for confirmation from the operator about their diversion route, please check back later.
- Services 81 and 82 (First Bus): We're waiting for confirmation from the operator about their diversion route, please check back later.
To accommodate the replacement bus services at Hillsborough Interchange, there will be temporary stand changes:
- Services 18 and 18a (First Bus): From Sunday 26 to Friday 31 October inclusive, these services will depart from Hillsborough Interchange stand H3, located in the centre of the Interchange (instead of stand H4).
No other local bus services are expected be affected by these works, however localised traffic congestion may cause delays to nearby services.
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Roads
Road users will be affected by traffic management measures on Infirmary Road, which are needed to ensure the works can be completed safely. Please follow the signed diversion route.
During the 6-day works, the total area affected will be on Infirmary Road between the junction with Montgomery Terrace Road and with Albert Terrace Road.
The side of the road towards Hillsborough will be closed at all times. Traffic will only be able to travel in one direction (away from Hillsborough, towards the city centre). Traffic towards Hillsborough will be diverted via Montgomery Terrace Road, Upperthorpe Road and Albert Terrace Road.
On Sunday 26 October only, the road will also be closed towards the city centre. Traffic in this direction will be diverted via Albert Terrace Road and Penistone Road.
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 Malin Bridge and Middlewood Park and Ride during these works, such as Nunnery Square.
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. 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 Infirmary 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.
- Hillsborough Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Hillsborough Interchange.
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: 13 October 2025
Next review due: 15 October 2025