Project overview
Barnsley Council, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and their partners are proposing to upgrade and resurface sections of the Trans-Pennine Trail (TPT) between Worsbrough and Wombwell.
The project is part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and central government for the creation of new and upgraded active travel links to increase walking and cycling in the borough and reduce reliance on car-based journeys.
Barnsley Council have committed to upgrading many areas of the network to improve the attractiveness of the active travel routes in the borough. This scheme is part of this commitment, seeking to improve the key strategic route between Worsbrough and Wombwell along the TPT.
Some of the benefits the scheme aims to deliver include:
- Improved off-road safe cycle routes;
- Greater linked routes and wider connections;
- Enhanced connections to residential areas;
- Better signage to active travel routes;
- Improved road crossing provision
Proposals
This scheme proposes to resurface and widen sections of the existing TPT route between Park Road, Worsbrough and Bradberry Balk Lane, Wombwell. In most areas, the scheme will provide a 4 meter wide route comprising of a 2 meter tarmac strip besides a 2 meter crushed stone strip, as to benefit all users. This will improve the quality and capacity of the route and help bring it into compliance with modern active travel route guidance.
The scheme also proposes upgrades and improvements to the road crossings along the route to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of the Trans Pennine Trail.
Projected timeline
The table below shows the proposed key milestones that we’re working towards for this project.
| Activity | Date |
| Scheme consultation and development | September 2024 |
| Construction start | November 2024 |
| Construction end | March 2025 |
Plans
Details and plans for this scheme are outlined in the link below.
Have your say
You can provide feedback on our proposals in person at our upcoming drop-in events or by email at transportation@barnsley.gov.uk
Drop-in events
| Date | Venue | Time |
| 23 September 2024 | Worsbrough Sports and Development Association, Park Rd, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5LJ | 1pm to 5pm |
| 26 September 2024 | Wombwell Library, Station Rd, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0BA | 1pm to 5pm |