PROPOSALS have been put forward to implement a ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction on parts of an Elsecar road.

If approved, parts of Wath Road - close to Elsecar Heritage Centre - will see the restrictions put in place.

Wath Road is a well-used and busy carriageway, serving as a key route within the local area.

At present, there are no parking restrictions in place on Wath Road in the vicinity of the new housing development on the former Gray Coaches site.

A council report states: “The approved development includes provision of 13 parking spaces intended to serve both residents and visitors.

“However, it is anticipated that additional vehicles may start to utilise on-street parking for convenience.

“Given the existing constraints on road width and current parking pressures, this could result in vehicles being double parked, thereby exacerbating congestion and increase the risk of obstruction to the free flow of traffic.

“As part of the planning agreement, road safety measures are required to improve the overall safety and operational viability of the highway, including reducing the likelihood of vehicles causing obstruction.

“The traffic unit also noted that, whilst the report originated from the SYMCA, the issues reported have the potential to impact all larger vehicles, including public service vehicles and the emergency services.

“Physical engineering measures such as bollards and railings were considered but these were deemed to be too intrusive on the carriageway and footway for other road users.”