Progress made on scheme to unlock economic growth for district

Work on the A6195/A635 Goldthorpe economic growth corridor is set to deliver highway improvements to three existing roundabouts – Cathill, Broomhill and Wath Road.

By increasing them in size and widening the entrance and exit lanes, this will help improve traffic journey times and reduce traffic congestion.

Also, the proposed introduction of a new access point and roundabout will help with the delivery of 72.9 hectares of employment land in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, providing new job opportunities.

A grant of £7.324m was confirmed from Sheffield City Region’s Local Growth Fund in 2019, and this is being used alongside investment from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to deliver the scheme.

Councillor Tim Cheetham, cabinet spokesman 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.”

Work is being carried out by developers nmcn. Geoff Poyzer, managing director of nmcn highways, said: “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 the relationship will be further strengthened.

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

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