Police warn drivers to 'plan an alternate route' as crash causes disruption on busy Rotherham road
By Finn Smith
Published 8th Sep 2026, 17:33 BST
“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible”
Officers have advised drivers to avoid the Dearne Valley Parkway as they respond to a collision.
They have advised people to find alternate routes as they deal with the incident near Cortonwood Roundabout, which connects the busy road to Cortonwood Retail Park.
A Rotherham North NPT (Neighbourhood Policing Team) spokesperson said: “Please be aware that we are currently dealing with a collision on the Dearne Valley Parkway near the Cortonwood Roundabout.
“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible”