South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) is working on proposals to ease congestion and improve traffic heading towards Parkgate
Most traffic on the A633 is generated by commuters and people visiting retail in Parkgate. The restricted road environment around the A633 together with high volumes of traffic results in significant congestion at peak times and weekends.
A package of three complementary schemes is being proposed to ease this congestion and improve public transport, walking and cycling opportunities in the Parkgate area
The proposed widening of entry and exit points and extension of two 150m lane sections at the southern arm of Taylors Lane roundabout will provide additional capacity at the roundabout, relieving congestion on the A633 and improving traffic flow and bus journey times on the corridor and wider road network.
SYPTE Director of Customer Services, Tim Taylor, said: “Our proposals for Parkgate aim to bring benefits to everyone living in, working at and visiting the area. By easing congestion and improving traffic flow these changes will offer greener journey options for a cleaner environment.
In March 2020, Sheffield City Region secured £166m in funding and the Parkgate Link Road, Park & Ride and Taylors Lane Roundabout Scheme forms part of this programme, improving connectivity and making public transport a better option for those travelling in the area.
The key parties involved in delivering this scheme are Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority (SCRMCA), South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Rotherham Council and consultants working on behalf of SYPTE.
The proposed Taylors Lane Roundabout Scheme will
- Improve traffic flow by widening entry and exit points on the A633 southern arm of Taylors Lane roundabout, extending two-lane sections in both directions;
- Improve journey times on the A633, specifically traffic towards Rotherham Town Centre, with a time saving of approximately 50% (8 minutes) for general traffic on the A633 from Dale Road to St Ann’s Roundabout.
- Encourage public transport use by developing a new 300 space Park & Ride facility for the Tram Train terminus at Parkgate Shopping;
- Improve bus connectivity, reliability and journey times via reduced congestion;
- Provide a safer and more attractive environment for walking and cycling trips;
- Deliver air quality improvements through reduced congestion. The Parkgate Link Road would reduce congestion for southbound traffic queuing through Parkgate and significantly improve Air Quality in this locality to complement Rotherham Clean Air Zone objectives.
- Unlock leisure and employment opportunities through land redevelopment, via the Parkgate Link Road.
