Rotherham Council is asking for comments on proposals for a range of new town centre traffic management measures on Westgate and Sheffield Road.
The measures are intended to manage traffic along Sheffield Road and improve walking and cycling into the town centre.
This is the third phase of improvements that the Council is making along this stretch, to make it easier to walk and cycle between Rotherham town centre and Tinsley.
The scheme is one of eight proposed in Rotherham, using money from part of the Transforming Cities Fund, secured through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
The first phase of the Rotherham to Tinsley scheme added cycle tracks along the A6178 between the borough boundary and the roundabout with Bessemer Way.
Phase two will continue the cycle tracks to Centenary Way underpass. The designs for this are to be adjusted following feedback received in a consultation exercise carried out in 2021 and work is due to start on this phase later this year.
The Council has now published the proposed design for phase three, and Rotherham businesses, residents and road-users are being asked to share their comments before 24 April 2022 to shape the final design.
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and the Environment, Cllr Dominic Beck, said: “Making more journeys by bike or on foot, instead of by car, benefits us all. Not only by reducing air pollution but also traffic congestion making it easier and quicker to get to work or to the shops. Cycling also encourages more active lifestyles which is good for physical and mental wellbeing.
“The new proposals will have different impacts on premises in the area and we’d like to understand local views on the measures, so we can tailor the designs to meet the needs of residents and businesses – I’d encourage everyone to have their say.”
The route between Rotherham town centre and Tinsley will link to Sheffield City Council’s proposed walking and cycling links onward to Meadowhall, and to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive’s proposed scheme for a Tram-Train stop with a park and ride at Magna.
To see details of the scheme and complete the consultation visit www.rotherham.gov.uk/consultations
