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Police Warn of Sheffield Travel Disruption as Fuel Protest Planned for Saturday

Police urge fans to use public transport to ease congestion near major venues.

Overview

  • South Yorkshire Police say a planned fuel protest in Sheffield city centre on Saturday could slow travel for people heading into the city.
  • The World Snooker Tour expects the worst traffic from 12pm to 2pm and asks afternoon ticket holders to arrive early or use public transport.
  • Police say all events will go ahead and urge people to check Travel South Yorkshire and Supertram for live updates.
  • Officers will be out in the city and say their intelligence points to no counter-protest.
  • Big crowds at the Crucible and at Bramall Lane raise the risk of long queues, which could cause late arrivals for the start of play.