Closures and diversions at Sheffield Parkway as the road is closed overnight for three weeks

Over the next three weeks, a major road in Sheffield will be closed overnight to allow “essential works” to be carried out.

A series of overnight diversions will be in place on a section of Sheffield Parkway between Sunday June 9 and Friday June 28 while the bridges at the Handsworth Road junction are repaired.

The planned work will be carried out at night to minimize disruption to drivers – however Sheffield Council has warned that some disruption and heavy rush hour traffic is expected.

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The schedule for closures and interruptions can be found below.

• Sunday 9 June: 18:00 – 04:00 – lane closures in both directions while preparatory work is carried out, including the removal of barriers and kerbs.

• Monday 10 June and Tuesday 11 June: 8pm to 6am – lane closures will be in place on both sides of Sheffield Parkway.

• Friday 14 June: 20:00 – 06:00 – Sheffield Parkway will be closed towards Sheffield at the Prince of Wales Junction for the installation of a counter-flow system to allow the old surface to be removed.

• Saturday 15 June: Sheffield Parkway will be open to motorists but with temporary speed restrictions.

• Sunday 16 June: 20:00 – 06:00 – Lane closures towards Sheffield until the contra-flow system is removed.

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• Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June: Between 8pm and 6am – lane closures in both directions of Sheffield Parkway.

• Friday 21st June 20:00 to 06:00 Monday 24th June – A reverse flow system will be installed on the outbound direction.

• Monday 24 June to Friday 28 June: 20:00 to 06:00 – lane closures in both directions to allow curbs and barriers to be restored.

Access to the Asda superstore on Handsworth Road will not be affected by the works, although the access ramp to the petrol station will be closed throughout.

A Sheffield Council spokesman added: “While the overnight works are helping to keep disruption to a minimum, it is likely that traffic in the area will be heavier than usual and peak hour delays can be expected. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys.”