Councillors approved the ‘Better Buses’ scheme at a planning board meeting on 13th June. It includes measures to create a bus lane along Burngreave Road, traffic lit junctions, one-way systems and road closures on adjoining roads, all aimed at giving priority to bus traffic towards town.
The plans have caused much controversy among residents and businesses and some remain unhappy with the scheme despite amendments made by the Council’s planning team.
The Council has decided to go ahead with the plan with the exception of the proposed opening of Catherine Street. This road will now remain closed after concerns were raised by some residents about drivers ignoring one-way rules and ‘rat-running’. Work is due to begin in the autumn.
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