Green light for phase two of airport road scheme
THE second phase of Great Yorkshire Way, which will complete the link between the motorway network and Doncaster Sheffield Airport, has been given the green light by planners.
The road will run between Bawtry Road and Hurst Lane and link the Great Yorkshire Way, which opened in February, to the terminal.
Construction of the one-mile stretch of road is expected to begin before the end of the year and it is hoped it will be open by late 2017.
Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said: “I am delighted we have reached the next stage of this key regeneration project. The final section will enhance the remarkable transformation this link road is having for Doncaster and particularly our international airport.”
The Great Yorkshire Way opened earlier this year and the Council says the three-mile link from junction three of the M18 to Parrot’s Corner at the A638 Bawtry Road has “significantly reduced congestion” in the south of Doncaster and cut journey times to the airport.
Major private sector developments are also benefitting, with the £500m iPort attracting tenants including Fellowes, Amazon and CEVA.
Mayor Jones said: “Great Yorkshire Way has already been the catalyst for significant levels of private sector investment which is delivering the expected new jobs, growth and homes for Doncaster and Sheffield City Region. These major economic benefits will continue to be realised with the completion of this major infrastructure scheme.”
Sir Nigel Knowles, chairman of the Sheffield City Region LEP, said: “Long-term economic growth requires sustainable investments that build and nurture vibrant communities. Connectivity is absolutely key to that growth and this road vastly accelerates journey times to Sheffield City Region’s fast-growing airport. Now connected to major airport hubs across Europe including Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam, Sheffield City Region is opening up new markets for growing businesses. This road development has the full support of the Local Enterprise Partnership.”
