More than £770k road safety improvements to be approved across Rotherham
It will pay for more pedestrian crossings
A package of road safety and transport improvements worth around £770,000 could be approved by councillors in Rotherham next week.
The council’s Transport Capital Programme for 2026/27 is due to be considered by Cabinet on March 16, setting out a series of schemes aimed at improving safety for drivers, pedestrians and schoolchildren.
Under the plans, £225,000 would be used to install new pedestrian crossings across the borough. The crossings will be selected from a prioritised list following requests from members of the public.
A further £104,000 has been earmarked for improvements to school crossing patrol sites, with works aimed at reducing safety risks for pupils and families.
The programme also includes £426,400 for bridge repairs and structural maintenance, with funding set aside for bridge joint replacements, repairs to Grafton New Bridge and other essential work identified through inspections.
Council documents show the funding forms part of the final year of a five-year government transport settlement designed to support local improvements and encourage safer travel.
Alongside the £770,000 programme, the transport report highlights several larger investments included in the council’s wider 2026/27 budget.
These include £268,000 to design five additional pedestrian crossings, allowing them to be ready for construction when funding becomes available.
A further £150,000 will be used to develop plans for improvements to the Treeton Lane and Main Street junction in Aughton, following concerns raised by residents.
Other proposals include £160,000 over two years to develop road safety plans for each ward, £1.9 million for repairs to the parapet at Old Flatts Bridge on Sheffield Parkway, and £1 million to support a more proactive structural inspection programme.
Councillor John Williams, cabinet member for transport, jobs and the local economy, said the programme would help deliver both immediate improvements and longer-term projects.
He said: “We know that the safety and reliability of our roads is a priority for our residents. This programme allows us to get on with a blend of practical, immediate upgrades as well as the long-term design work we need to unlock bigger improvements in the years ahead.”
If approved, work on the schemes would form part of the council’s capital programme for the 2026/27 financial year.