Sheffield Grand Prix: All road closures and bus changes in city centre race as Arundel Gate is shut by crews

Sheffield Grand Prix: All road closures and bus changes in city centre race as Arundel Gate is shut by crews.

Several major city centre routes are closed this morning ahead of the Sheffield Grand Prix cycling event; here’s what you need to know.

Some of the best cyclists in the UK will arrive in Sheffield today (July 16) for the city centre race.

Several Sheffield city centre routes will be shut today (July 16) for the Sheffield Grand Prix. Here's what you need to know.
Sheffield will start with a community cycle at 5 p.m., followed by youth races, a regional circuit race, elite women, and elite men. The event sees major routes in the city centre closed and reimagined as a circuit, with cyclists racing past Sheffield landmarks such as the Crucible Theatre and the Peace Gardens.

Road closures for Sheffield Grand Prix July 16 – Why is Arundel Gate Closed?

The following roads will be closed in Sheffield on July 16 for the Sheffield Grand Prix.

Several lanes on Arundel Gate will be closed all day, from Furnival Square to Norfolk Street. One lane will remain open for buses and taxis. The bus gate is suspended. The outbound carriageway of Arundel Gate remains open throughout the event. Tudor Square: Closed 12noon – 10pm. Norfolk Street to Charles Street: Closed 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Norfolk Street and Surrey Street are closed from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Union Street: Closed from 16:30 to 22:30 Furnival Gate to the junction of Pinstone Street and Arundel Gate: Closed from 16:30 to 22:30.

 

Arundel Gate (toward Norfolk Street inbound): Closed 16:30 – 22:30

Furnival Gate roundabout will function as normal for the duration of the event.

Bus service changes for Sheffield Grand Prix July 16

Arundel Gate has been shut by work crews and buses will be suspended or diverted.

Service 8, 8a, 47, 48, 51, 75, 75a, 76, 76a, 76e, 81, 82, 86, 120k, X1, X2, X6, (First), 1, 2, 2a, 83, 86, and 88 Stagecoach) that normally travel from Furnival Square along Arundel Gate to Castle Square will operate via Eyre Street, Furnival Square, Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Pond Street, Flat Street, Fitzalan Square, High Street, and Castle Square before resuming their normal routes on Angel Street.

Services 20, 97, and 98 (First) will depart from Furnival Square via Furnival St, Brown St, Paternoster Row, Pond Street, Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street, and Park Square Roundabout. Service 1 (First) to Chapeltown will begin at Flat Street (FS5) and travel via Pond Street, Flat Street,

Service 83 (First) departs from Angel Street after terminating at Haymarket towards Chapeltown. Services 24 and 25 (Stagecoach) depart from Angel Street after passing through Eyre Street, Furnival Square, Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Pond Street (FS5), Interchange, Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street, and Park Square.

Services 30 and 30a (TM Travel) to Crystal Peaks and X30 (TM Travel) to Harthill will operate via West Street, Carver Street, Division Street, Rockingham Street, Charter Row, Fitzwilliam Gate, Cumberland Street, Eyre Street, Furnival Square, Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Pond Street (FS), through Interchange, Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street, and Park Square before resuming their normal route on the Parkway.

Service 32 (TM Travel) towards Fir Vale will depart from the Interchange and operate through Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street, and Park Square before resuming its normal route on Exchange Place.

Services 30 and 30a (TM Travel) towards Crystal Peaks and service X30 (TM Travel) towards Harthill will operate via West Street, Carver Street, Division Street, Rockingham Street, Charter Row, Fitzwilliam Gate, Cumberland Street, Eyre Street, Furnival Square, Furnival Street, Brown Street, Paternoster Row, Pond Street (FS), through Interchange, Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street and Park Square before resuming their normal route on the Parkway

Service 32 (TM Travel) towards Fir Vale will depart from the Interchange and operate via Harmer Lane, Sheaf Street and Park Square before resuming its normal route on Exchange Place

 

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