Drivers, pedestrians, and families across Rotherham are set to benefit from a £770,000 investment package from Rotherham Council, aimed at making the borough’s roads safer and more reliable.
When it meets on 16 March, the Council’s Cabinet is set to back the 2026/27 Transport Capital Programme.
Under the plans, which are subject to approval, £225,000 will be used to deliver new pedestrian crossings across the borough, based on a new priority list following the prioritisation of requests made by the public, to ensure we deliver the crossings bringing the greatest benefit first.
£104,000 is proposed to support improvements to School Crossing Patrol sites to make them safer for students and their families.
Rotherham’s bridges are also in line for attention, with £426,400 of targeted investment to repair and maintain existing structures and spot future issues before they escalate.
Alongside these schemes, the transport programme sits within a wider package of commitments in the Council’s Budget for 2026/27.
A further £268,000 has been earmarked to design five more crossings so they are construction-ready when further funding becomes available.
Additionally, there is £150,000 for design work to develop options for potential future improvements at the Treeton Lane and Main Street junction in Aughton, following feedback from residents.
It also includes £160,000 over two years for ward-specific road safety plans in preparation for further investment through the government’s new road safety strategy, £1.9 million for repairs to the parapet at Old Flatts Bridge on Sheffield Parkway, work that will allow the currently closed lane to be reopened, in addition to the £600,000 already allocated, and £1 million to support a more proactive structural inspection programme.
Cllr John Williams, Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy, said: “We know that the safety and reliability of our roads is a priority for our residents. This programme allows us to get on with a blend of practical, immediate upgrades as well as the long-term design work we need to unlock bigger improvements in the years ahead.
“I’m pleased we’re in a position to keep investing in the things that make a difference to residents right across Rotherham. It’s all part of our commitment to ensuring our places are thriving, safe and clean.”
