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Survey works
As part of our preparations for the main construction phase of the Sheffield Cable Replacement Project, we will be carrying out essential survey work at a number of locations along the cable routes. These surveys involve digging small holes to test ground conditions and will help ensure the main works can be carried out safely and efficiently.
- St Lawrence Road, Tinsley: from Monday 25 August 2025 to Saturday 30 August 2025.
- Brightside Lane (near the Royal Mail building): from 1 September 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025.
- Highgate, Tinsley: from Monday 22 September 2025 to Saturday 27 September 2025.
- Newhall Road: Working dates for this area will be confirmed in due course.
Our construction contractor, Balfour Beatty, will be carrying out these works. Teams will be on site between 8am and 6pm each day, with no night works expected. To ensure safety, temporary traffic management measures will be in place:
- On St Lawrence Road, we will need to temporarily close the section of road between the junctions with Sheffield Road and Dundas Road. During this time, there will be some temporary parking suspensions and the local bus stop will be closed. More information on bus diversions are available on the First Bus website.
- On Highgate, we will need to temporarily close the section of road between the junctions of St Lawrence Road and Maplebeck Drive. During this time, there will also be some temporary parking suspensions.
- On Brightside Lane, we need to temporarily close the north-west bound lane near the Royal Mail building. The local bus stop will be closed, with a temporary stop located just outside the working area. More information on bus diversions are available on the First Bus website.
There will be no impact to the supply of electricity during this construction activity. Access to properties will also be maintained. Maps showing our working areas in more detail can be viewed below.
If you have a question, you can contact us through our email address or information line:
Email us: [email protected]
Call us: 0808 175 0206
Project update: July 2025
Since the start of 2024, we have been carrying out survey works along the planned cable routes as part of our construction preparations. These surveys are essential for gathering the information needed to plan and deliver the project safely and effectively.
As this work has progressed, our teams have encountered some unforeseen engineering design challenges along sections of the route. To ensure these are thoroughly investigated and resolved, we now expect to begin construction in mid-2026.
We understand this represents a delay to the project, and we appreciate the continued patience of communities along the route. Please be assured that there will be no disruption to electricity supply at any stage of the project.
We will continue to share regular updates here on the website and through our e-newsletter as the project moves forward.
Community e-newsletter: January 2025
Welcome to the first e-newsletter for the National Grid Sheffield Cable Replacement project. We will be producing regular project e-newsletters for the local community to learn more about our work in Sheffield.