Update on improvements to major roundabout in Barnsley

Work to improve three major roundabouts to cut journey times and reduce congestion is well underway in Barnsley.
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Work to improve three major roundabouts to cut journey times and reduce congestion is well underway in Barnsley.

The work on the A6195/A635 Goldthorpe economic growth corridor highway scheme, which began in February 2019 and are due to be completed in March 2021, will improve the roundabouts on Cathill, Broomhill and Wath Road.

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By increasing them in size and widening the entrance and exit lanes, traffic journey times will be cut and traffic congestion reduced.

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Cathill Roundabout

A new access point and roundabout is proposed to help with the delivery of 72.9 hectares of employment land in Goldthorpe, providing new job opportunities. A grant of £7.324 million was confirmed from Sheffield City Region’s Local Growth Fund in 2019, and this is being used alongside Barnsley Council's investment to deliver the scheme.

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Councillor Tim Cheetham, cabinet spokesperson for place (regeneration and culture), said: “Despite the challenges presented in recent months in carrying out construction works, we are delighted the scheme continues to progress on schedule to deliver major improvements. This is due to careful planning and hard work of all partners.

“Not only will this development provide essential traffic improvements - but the scheme will also unlock huge potential for jobs growth, attracting more businesses to the area.”

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Geoff Poyzer, managing director of developers nmcn highways, stated: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this prestigious project by Barnsley Council. This scheme is one of a number of projects successfully completed by nmcn for Barnsley and we hope that the relationship will be further strengthened.

"Our sustainable approach to construction and the environment using our innovative Positive Impact approach, compliments the council’s determination to improve the borough’s resilience to climate change and improve connectivity to reduce journey times.”

In a bid to respect the environment and protect the wildlife of Broomhill Old Moor Reserve and the surrounding area of the Dearne Valley, the council has worked alongside the RSPB throught the scheme.

The scheme is also set to be submitted for a a Green Apple Environmental Award, based on positive reults of a carbon footprint and energy assessment.

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