Supertram network improvements to be completed over Spring Half Term
The next stage of the £110 million investment work to improve the Supertram network will be taking place over the Spring half term school holidays.
The essential works will replace worn rails as part of the programme to upgrade the trams, track, control systems and power supplies, alongside the construction of a new Tram Train station at Magna.
Improvements will take place around Gleadless Townend, Donetsk Way and Westfield from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May.
Melanie Corcoran, SYMCA’s Executive Director of Transport, said: “By scheduling the works over the Bank Holiday weekend and school holiday, when the tram network is quieter, we aim to keep disruption to passengers and road users to a minimum.
“The rail replacement works at Gleadless Townend, Donetsk Way and Westfield are the third phase of upgrades this year, following successful work completed over Easter and the May Day Bank Holiday.
“Our on-going multi-million-pound investment in Supertram is essential to extending the life of the network – making sure this busy service remains safe and reliable for the millions of passengers who use it every year.”
Changes to services from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May inclusive.
During the works, Herdings/Leighton Road, Herdings Park, White Lane, Birley Lane, Birley Moor Road, Hackenthorpe, Donetsk Way, Moss Way, Crystal Peaks Interchange, Drake House Lane/Beighton, Waterthorpe, Westfield and Halfway tram stops will not be served, with replacement bus services running in place of the trams.
Services will operate as follows:
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Yellow route and Tram Train services will run as normal.
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Blue route tram services will run between Malin Bridge and Gleadless Townend at the normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes
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A replacement bus service will run between Gleadless Townend and Halfway.
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Purple route tram services will be suspended
Blue and Purple route services are expected to return to their normal route and timetable from start of service on Monday 1 June.
Customers can find out about the works and the impact on tram services at travelsouthyorkshire.com/Gleadless.
Alternative travel options
Dedicated tram replacement bus service
A dedicated tram replacement bus service, BL1, will operate between Hollinsend and Halfway between Saturday 23 May and Sunday 31 May inclusive. The replacement bus service will operate up to every 12 minutes, serving limited stops along the route, and is timetabled to tie in with tram services at Hollinsend.
Halfway Park and Ride will remain open throughout the works, with customers able to use the replacement bus service provided.
All valid tram and multi-modal tickets will be accepted for travel on the BL1 replacement bus services. Customers can buy their ticket in advance using the TSY Mobile app, or from a tram conductor. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from the BL1 bus driver using contactless card or cash payments when boarding.
Customers can find out more at travelsouthyorkshire.com/GleadlessTownend or our online Timetable Finder.
Ticket acceptance will also be in place on First Bus services 47/48 for customers travelling to Herdings Park.
There are also alternative travel options through the wider South Yorkshire bus network. Our Journey Planner will have up to date information about changes to bus and tram services, alternative bus options, as well as the replacement bus service to help people plan their journey during the works.
Road closures
To enable our teams can work safely, the section of Ridgway Road between White Lane and Gleadless Road will be closed. A diversion will be in place. The diversion routes will be clearly signed, but there are likely to be delays.
If you need to travel in the area during the works, please plan ahead and use alternative routes where possible.
Full details of the diversion route are available TravelSouthYorkshire.com/Gleadless.
Changes to Bus Services
The road closures will affect the following local bus services between Saturday 23 May and Sunday 31 May inclusive:
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Services 18 and 18a (First):
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Service 51 (First):
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Service 252 (TM Travel):
