Transport leader 'shocked' Ecclesall Road named one of the most dangerous in the country

Molly Williams
By Molly Williams
Published 14th Apr 2023, 15:17 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2023, 16:34 BST
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Sheffield Council’s chair of transport said he was “shocked” to see Ecclesall Road named one of the most dangerous in the country.

The city was awarded £1.4 million in government funding to improve safety on the A625 between the A61 in Sheffield and the B6375 near Whirlow, taking drivers from the city centre to the Peak District National Park.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, co-chair of the transport committee, said the council did not bid for the money, instead it was given based on government data.

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He said: “We were quite shocked when Ecclesall Road was identified as one of the most dangerous roads in the country. They are obviously collecting data that we haven’t.

Sheffield Council’s chair of transport said he was “shocked” to see Ecclesall Road named one of the most dangerous in the country.Sheffield Council’s chair of transport said he was “shocked” to see Ecclesall Road named one of the most dangerous in the country.