Barnsley - Temporary Road and Footpath Closures

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 

SMITHY BRIDGE LANE, HEMINGFIELD - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Smithy Bridge Lane from New Road to Beech House Road, from 22nd June 2026 for approximately 5 days.An alternative route is available via Lundhill Road, Wath Road, Brampton Road, Knollbeck Lane, Westfield Road, Smithy Bridge Lane. Reason: Cable install PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07394 804732
TOWNGATE, MAPPLEWELL - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Towngate from Darton Lane to Kingsway, from 23rd June 2026 for approximately one day, between 09:30 and 15:00. An alternative route is available via Kingsway, Broadway, New Road, Greenside, Towngate. Reason: Replacing streetlight column PROMOTER: BMBC Highway and Engineering, telephone: 01226 773555.
HILLTOP, BRIERLEY - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Hilltop from outside number 43 to Cross Hill, from 1st July 2027 for approximately 2 days. An alternative route is available via: Cross Hill, Frickley Bridge, Hill Top. Reason: Remedial works PROMOTER: Yorkshire Water, telephone: 0345 124 2424
HOUSE CARR LANE, SILKSTONE COMMON - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close House Carr Lane from Moor End Cottages to House Carr Bridge, from 22 June 2026 for approximately four days. An alternative route is available via: Moorend Lane/Knabbs Lane/Coates Lane/Pinfold Lane/Eastfield Lane/Bagger Wood Hill. Reason: telecoms work PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07394 804732
LEE LANE, MILLHOUSE GREEN - TEMPORARY 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTION
An order has been made to introduce a 40mph speed restriction on Lee Lane from Hollin Lane for a distance of 300 metres west of Whams Road, from 22 June 2026 for approximately three days. Reason: telecoms work PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07394 804732

OLYMPUS WAY, HOYLAND COMMON - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Olympus Way from Cross Keys Roundabout to Tankersley Lane and from Athena Way Roundabout to Evri entrance, from 22 June 2026 for approximately two weeks.
An alternative route is available via: Sheffield Road/Parkside Road. Reason: Footway resurfacing and kerbing works PROMOTER: Winvic Construction, telephone: 01604 678960
GREEN LANE, DODWORTH - TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Green Lane on the footpath from outside house number 16 to 26, from 22 June 2026 for approximately five days. Reason: Install new electric service PROMOTER: OCU Group, telephone: 0333 200 0011
MAYFIELD CRESCENT, WARD GREEN - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Mayfield Crescent from Genn Lane for the full length, from 22 June 2026 for approximately one week. Reason: New electric connection. PROMOTER: OCU Group, telephone: 0333 200 0011
HIGH STREET, SILKSTONE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close High Street on the stopped-up part from outside house numbers 111 to 116, from 22 June 2026 for approximately five days. Reason: works to water services PROMOTER: Morrison Water Services, telephone: 07525 406742
WELLHOUSE LANE, WORTLEY - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Wellhouse Lane from Hermit Hill Lane to Northorpe Farm, from 22 June 2026 for approximately three days. Reason: Install telecoms ducting. PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms, telephone: 07761 043087
EDDERTHORPE LANE, DARFIELD - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Edderthorpe Lane from Crook House Lane to Low Farm Court, from 29 June 2026 for approximately three days.
An alternative route is available via: Saltersbrook Road/Doncaster Road/Rotherham Road/Park Spring Road/Engine Lane/Cudworth Parkway/Pontefract Road/Snydale Road/Darfield Road/Storrs Mill Lane/Crook House Lane. Reason: Install telecoms ducting. PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms, telephone: 07934 804732
HIGH STREET, BOLTON UPON DEARNE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close High Street from Church Street to Ladycroft, from 29 June 2026 for approximately one week. An alternative route is available via: High Street/Wath Road/Canberra Rise/Carr Head Lane/Station Road/Angel Street. Reason: Repair a highway defect PROMOTER: M Group, telephone: 0333 220 6035
CEMETERY ROAD, HEATHFIELDS, VAAL STREET, APPLEHURST BANK, PINDAR OAKES COTTAGES, ST JOSEPHS GARDENS, TUSCANY GARDENS, PORTLAND STREET, PINDAR STREET, JUNCTION STREET, BARNSLEY - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close the following streets from 23 June 2026 for approximately 3 weeks; the expected closure dates and durations are as follows: (1) Cemetery Road, Barnsley, closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 100 metres in a westerly direction from 28 June 2026 for approximately 2 weeks. An alternative route is available via Sheffield Road/Alhambra Roundabout/Sheffield Road/Taylor Row/Doncaster Road. (2) Heathfields, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 25 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (3) Vaal Street, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 25 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (4) Applehurst Bank, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction from 26 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (5) Pindar Oakes Cottages, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction from 24 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (6) St Josephs Gardens, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 23 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (7) Tuscany Gardens, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction from 24 June 2026 for approximately 1 day. (8) Portland Street, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 1 July 2026 for approximately 1 day. (9) Pindar Street, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 1 July 2026 for approximately 1 day. (10) Junction Street, Barnsley closed from the junction with Doncaster Road for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction from 1 July 2026 for approximately 1 day. Closures will be implemented as required and may be intermittent. Reason: Carriageway resurfacing on Doncaster Road. PROMOTER: Barnsley Council, telephone: 01226 773555
HIGH STREET, WOMBWELL - TEMPORARY ONE-WAY CLOSURE
An order will be made to introduce a one-way on High Street between Church Street and Station Road allowing traffic to travel from Church Street towards High Street only, from 1 July 2026 for approximately one day. An alternative route is available via: Station Road/Mayflower Way. Reason: New electric connection. PROMOTER: OCU Group, telephone: 0333 200 0011
HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, DARTON/HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HAIGH - TEMPORARY 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTION
An order will be made to introduce a 40mph speed restriction on Huddersfield Road, Darton from the junction with Ballfield Lane for a distance of 819 metres in a northerly direction, and on Huddersfield Road, Haigh from the junction with access road to the Old Post Office Public House for a distance of 500 metres in a southerly direction. The restriction will be in place from 25 June 2026 for approximately 2 days. Reason: Vegetation trimming. PROMOTER: Barnsley Council, telephone: 01226 773555
CHURCH LANE/LITHEROP ROAD, HIGH HOYLAND - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order has been made to close Church Lane and Litherop Road from the junction with Bank End Lane to the junction with Jebb Lane, from 22 June 2026 for approximately 3 days. An alternative route is available via: Litherop Road/Wakefield Road/Long Lane/High Street/Scott Hill/Bank End Lane. Reason: Vegetation trimming. PROMOTER: Barnsley Council, telephone: 01226 773555
THE HOLLINS, DODWORTH - TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE
An order will be made to close The Hollins on the footpath adjacent house numbers 15 to 26, from 29 June 2026 for approximately two weeks. Reason: works to electric service PROMOTER: OCU Group, telephone: 0333 200 0011.
SPRING STREET (BACKINGS), BARNSLEY - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Spring Street (back street) from the side of No.70 Spring Street to Rear of No.54 Agnes Road, from 1st July 2026 for approximately 6 days. Reason: Alter supply. PROMOTER: OCU Group, telephone: 0333 200 0011.
WELLAND CRESCENT, ELSECAR- TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Welland Crescent from outside No.108 to Oaken Royd Croft, from 30th June 2026 for approximately 3 days. An alternative route is available via: Cobcar Lane, Strafford Ave, Welland Crescent. Reason: Remedial works in carriageway. PROMOTER: M Group, telephone: 0345 124 2424
BROOK HILL LANE, DUNFORD BRIDGE - TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION
An order will be made to introduce a temporary 40mph speed restriction on Brook Hill Lane from Townhead Cottage to Thurlmore Farm, from 1st July 2026 for approximately 3 days.
Reason: Cable install. PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07934 804732.
LEE LANE, MILLHOUSE GREEN - TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION
An order will be made to introduce a temporary speed restriction on Lee Lane from Hazlehead House to Lee Lane Mill, from 30th June 2026 for approximately 3 days. Reason: Install telecoms cable. PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07934 804732.
WOOHEAD ROAD, WORTLEY - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Woodhead Road from outside Highfield Bungalow to outside Stanfield Ash Farm, from 29 June 2026 for approximately three days. An alternative route is available via: Bank Lane/Sheffield Road/Penistone Road/Norfolk Hill/Main Street Reason: telecoms work PROMOTER: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, telephone: 07394 804732
CASTLE LANE, PENISTONE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close Castle Lane from Green Road to outside house number two, from 29 June 2026 for approximately five days. An alternative route is available via: Green Road/Castle Street. Reason: install new water connection PROMOTER: Yorkshire Water, telephone: 0345 120 8482
BEDDING EDGE ROAD, HEPWORTH - TEMPORARY 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTION
An order will be made to introduce a 40mph speed restriction on Bedding Edge Road from outside the White House to the track leading to the wind turbine, from 29 June 2026 for approximately five days.
Reason: install telecoms ducting. PROMOTER: Spectrum Comms Solutions Ltd, telephone: 07753 350205
WINDMILL LANE, THURLSTONE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
An order will be made to close the full length of Windmill Lane, from 1 July 2026 for approximately three days. Reason: install new water connection. PROMOTER: Avove for Yorkshire Water, telephone: 0344 902 2982
PONTEFRACT ROAD, CUNDY CROSS / PONTEFRACT ROAD, LUNDWOOD / ROTHERHAM ROAD, CUNDY CROSS / GRANGE LANE, CUNDY CROSS - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
An order will be made to close the following streets: (1) Pontefract Road, Cundy Cross – road closure from the junction with Grange Lane for a distance of 200 metres in a south-westerly direction. An alternative route is available via Pontefract Road/Harborough Hill Road/Sheffield Road/Doncaster Road/Stairfoot Roundabout/Grange Lane. (2) Grange Lane – road closure from the junction with Pontefract Road for a distance of 200 metres in a southerly direction. An alternative route is available via Pontefract Road/Harborough Hill Road/Sheffield Road/Doncaster Road/Stairfoot Roundabout/Grange Lane. (3) Grange Lane – one-way road closure from the junction with Pontefract Road for a distance of 100 metres in a southerly direction allowing traffic to travel in a northbound direction only from Stairfoot towards Cundy Cross. An alternative route is available via Pontefract Road/Harborough Hill Road/Sheffield Road/Doncaster Road/Stairfoot Roundabout/Grange Lane. (4) Rotherham Road - one way closure from the junction with Pontefract Road for a distance of 200 metres in a north-westerly direction, allowing traffic to travel from Rotherham Road towards Cundy Cross only. An alternative is available via Meadow View/Littleworth Lane/Pontefract Road. (5) Pontefract Road, Lundwood – road closure between the junction with Grange Lane and the entrance to the Priory Campus car park. An alternative is available via Rotherham Road/Meadow View/Littleworth Lane. (6) Pontefract Road, Lundwood – road closure between the junction with Littleworth Lane and the entrance of the Priory Campus car park. An alternative is available via Rotherham Road/Meadow View/Littleworth Lane. The closures will be in place from 28 June 2026 for approximately one week, between the hours of 1830 and 2300. Not all closures will be in place at the same time. Reason: Traffic signal loop cutting works. PROMOTER: Barnsley Council, telephone: 01226 773555. 

Andrew Tatt
Interim Head of Highways, Engineering & Transportation Place
PO Box 609
Barnsley
S70 9FH
Friday 19 June 2026