Worsbrough to Wombwell TPT Scheme

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.