New 'pegasus' crossing to be installed in Yorkshire for horse riders

A key element of the plans is the installation of a Pegasus crossing on Abbey Lane. The signal-controlled crossing, designed to accommodate horse riders as well as cyclists and pedestrians, would be located 14 metres north-west of the junction with Abbey Croft.

The associated zig-zag “no stopping” markings would extend for 48 metres, starting 12 metres south-east of the junction and running north-west. The council says the crossing would be supported by wider highway improvements to enhance road safety in the area.

In addition, the council is proposing a series of new traffic regulation measures covering Abbey Lane, Abbey Croft, Abbey Grange and Whirlowdale Road.

These include the introduction of no-waiting-at-any-time restrictions on parts of all four roads, along with new disabled badge holder parking bays on sections of Abbey Lane and Whirlowdale Road.

Further proposals include a 7.5-tonne weight restriction, except for loading, on part of Whirlowdale Road. The plans would also remove an existing 40mph speed limit on part of Abbey Lane and revoke a 7.5-tonne weight restriction, except for access, on Whirlowdale Road.

Sheffield City Council says the measures are intended to improve road safety, manage traffic more effectively and better accommodate vulnerable road users. Residents and road users are being invited to comment on the proposals.

Plans and full details of the proposed crossing and traffic orders can be viewed online via the council’s Proposed Traffic Orders pages and consultation website, or in person at First Point Reception, Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield.

Comments, objections or representations must be submitted by January 22, 2026. The proposals were formally dated December 18, 2025.

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