PLANS to introduce new waiting and loading restrictions in Barugh Green have been put to public consultation.
Back in 2016, planning permission was granted for a housing development south of Dearne Hall Road.
A new main through road, Dearne Hall Lane, has been constructed which links Dearne Hall Road and the roundabout at the Barnsley Road and Claycliffe Road junction.
As part of the planning consent, conditions were imposed that new road safety measures would be required to restrict parking and loading on the main spine of the road to ensure a free flow of traffic and protect visibility.
A comprehensive investigation of the area has been carried out, and it has been determined that parts of Dearne Hall Road would also require protection from the anticipated volume of traffic emanating from the new housing development.
It’s therefore being proposed to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions along the full length of Dearne Hall Lane and parts of Dearne Hall Road, as well as loading restrictions on the former.
A report states: “The restrictions have been designed to best manage and govern the road, thereby providing a safer and more enjoyable environment whilst protecting the free flow of traffic and unobstructed use of the road.
“The overall safety of road users has been considered, and these restrictions are regarded as the best measures to protect all road users.
“Local ward members, ward manager, emergency services, SYMCA, parking enforcement and logistics/ haulage companies were consulted on October 25 and no objections were received.
“For this reason, the proposed traffic regulation order (TRO) has been deemed suitable to progress to the next stage of the TRO process and is now subject to public consultation.
“The only alternative proposal to prevent carriageway/footway parking would be to install bollards, guardrails or restraining curbs.
“However, these options are not feasible as other road user such as pram pushers, wheelchair users, pedestrians and cyclists would be restricted and/or obstructed.”
