£24m plan is ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for town

A major regeneration of Mexborough is planned, with around £24m earmarked to bring significant improvements to its town centre.

The South Yorkshire town has been allocated this cash from City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and from Levelling Up Fund round 3 (LUF3).

Current plans for Mexborough include:

• Street and shop frontage enhancements, including upgraded CCTV and street lighting.
• Celebrating the town’s heritage and future with new public art.
• More green and social spaces, including a pocket park with trees, planting and seating areas, as well as landscaping at the site of the former flyover and the bus interchange.
• Relocation of bus interchange to bring buses into the town centre and create additional car parking on the former interchange site.
• Improving access into the town centre for vehicles by creating a new junction from Greens Way on to Station Road and Bank Street.
• Reallocating space on part of the dual carriageway to provide a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists, including upgrading the crossing facilities and adding trees and landscaping. This will also enable the junctions at each end to manage traffic capacity.

There is currently a public consultation on the proposals open, which will run until 26 July. City of Doncaster Council is seeking the views of local residents, businesses and visitors. To complete the survey, visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/MexboroughMasterplan

Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster said: “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver real improvements to Mexborough town centre, improving road safety and access while also regenerating the high street to support local businesses.

“Following early consultation feedback and discussions with Mexborough ward councillors we have agreed to investigate the congestion issues caused on Doncaster Road and a further trial of Greens Way being reduced to a single carriageway through the central section.

“I encourage all Mexborough residents, businesses and visitors to complete the consultation. The feedback provided will help us shape the schemes to ensure they are supported by the majority.”