Plans to introduce double yellow lines on Oakwell View are set to progress after Barnsley Council agreed to advertise a new Traffic Regulation Order aimed at tackling long standing safety and access problems.

According to a report by the council’s head of highways, Mount Osborne Business Park, which sits off Oakwell View, has continued to experience difficulties caused by vehicles parking on both sides of the narrow carriageway.

Despite most units having their own off-street spaces, officers say motorists routinely leave cars along the road, making it difficult for large vehicles to make turning manoeuvres.

A council report states that parking on the bend of Oakwell View is forcing drivers onto the opposing lane to pass stationary vehicles, reducing visibility and creating potential conflict with oncoming traffic.

placeholder image — Despite most units having their own off-street spaces, officers say motorists routinely leave cars along the road, making it difficult for large vehicles to make turning manoeuvres.

It adds that HGV drivers have repeatedly struggled to enter and exit Mount Osborne Business Park, with parked cars narrowing the carriageway to a point where some vehicles have been forced to mount kerbs or attempt awkward multi-point turns

A previous proposal in 2017 to introduce double yellow lines along the entire length of the road was abandoned following significant objections from local businesses. However, with the issues persisting, Highways officers have drawn up a revised scheme that would apply ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions only to problem sections.

Under the decision signed off this month, the council will now publish the proposed Traffic Regulation Order. If no objections are lodged during the statutory consultation period, the head of highways will be authorised to make and implement the order. Any objections would trigger a cabinet report before a final decision is made.

Alternative measures such as bollards, build-outs or access restrictions were considered but ruled out as too disruptive for road users or impractical due to the width of the highway.

Officers acknowledge there may be some impact on businesses, but note that most have adequate private parking and that public spaces remain available nearby.

The cost of advertising and implementing the TRO will be covered through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s City Region Sustainable Travel Settlement.

A plan showing the affected sections of Oakwell View has been included in the council’s supporting documents.