For years, the landmark – an open underground pedestrian walkway beneath a roundabout – was a striking, modern, even cool, design which set Sheffield apart from other city centres. Lets see the iconic structure in pictures.
1. Hole in the Road
Junction of High Street and Angel Street, Sheffield - just before the Hole in the Road was built - 8th April 1965 Photo: Julia Armstrong
2. Hole in the Road
circa 1965: A roundabout junction in Sheffield with a pedestrian concourse running beneath it. The site is known locally as 'the Hole in the Road'. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: Fox Photos
3. Hole in the Road
Hole in the Road and Peter Robinson Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Hole in the Road
Christmas illuminations and the Christmas tree in the 'Hole in the Road', 1967 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers