Supertram passengers face half-term disruption

Work to replace tram tracks in Sheffield will get under way this bank holiday weekend, and run through the half-term holiday.

Passengers are warned to expect disruption to services from Saturday until Friday 30 May.

The work at Langsett Road in Hillsborough will affect Blue and Yellow routes between Malin Bridge/Middlewood and Cathedral.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) said the work would lead to quieter and smoother journeys.

The tram stops out of action during the work are: City Hall, West Street, the University of Sheffield, Netherthorpe Road, Shalesmoor for Kelham Island, Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane and Middlewood.

A replacement bus timetable will be in place during the school holiday.

The SYMCA said £110m of improvements would be made by 2027, including a new tram/train station at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham.

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