Public rights of way - temporary closures

From time to time it is necessary to temporary close a public right of way in the interest of safety for users. Details of temporary closures are shown below.

Current and planned temporary public rights of way closures

Public Footpath Number 2 Austerfield

The public footpath through the Golf Course is closed to allow the development of the Golf Course to progress. The alternative route is along bridleway number 3 Austerfield then along the footway adjacent to the A614 Bawtry Road and vice versa.

AF2 Closure Plan and Alternative Route: Download (416KB - PDF)

Trans Pennine Trail - York Road to Melton Road

Work to improve the the section of the Trans Pennine Trail between York Road and Melton Road at Cusworth begins on 27th February 2024 and will last until the end of May 2024. The work will be done on weekdays and is being split into two sections to limit disruption. Work on section 1, between York Road and Anchorage Lane, begins 27th February until complete. Work on section 2, between Anchorage Lane and Melton Road will begin when section 1 is complete. When a section is closed for construction a signed diversion will be in place. The entire route will be open at weekends, although the ground may be uneven whilst the work is in progress and so caution is advised.

Section 1 - Diversion Route

Download (2.22MB - PDF)

Section 2 - Diversion Route: Download (1.75MB - PDF)

Public Bridleway Number 18 and Number 20 Doncaster, Rose Hill

An order has been advertised to temporary close public bridleway numbers 18 & 20 Doncaster to allow the construction of a residential development. The alternative route for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists is via public bridleway number 19 and the Racecourse as shown on the plan. Although the order has been advertised it will only come into effect when work starts on site.

Doncaster 1820 Temporary Closure Plan: Download (775KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 9 Moss

The condition of the footbridge over Flashley Carr Drain has deteriorated and has become unsafe to use. There is no alternative route

Public Footpath No.9 Moss - Closure Plan: Download (282KB - PDF)

Public Bridleway Number 9 and Footpath Number 2 Thorpe In Balne near the Ebeck

The bridleway between Marsh Lane and Tilts Lane together with the footpath alongside the Ebeck is temporary closed because of damage to the barrier bank and the possibility of flooding. There is no alternative route

Floodbank footpath and bridleway closure plan: Download (580KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 27 Fishlake, Strunns Lane

The footpath is currently temporary closed because of an unsafe bridge

Strunns Lane Temporary Closure: Download (361KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 11 Edenthorpe

The footpath between Mere Lane and Long Plantation, Edenthorpe is subject to a temporary alignment in the interest of health and safety during construction works.

Footpath 11 Temporary Diversion Plan: Download (848KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 12 Sykehouse

Public footpath No.12 Sykehouse is closed between Broad Lane and the playing field to safeguard the public whilst demolition and decontamination work is undertaken following a recent fire. There is no alternative route.

Closure Location Plan-1: Download (599KB - PDF)

Public Bridleway Number 1 Cantley, Gate Wood Lane

The bridleway known as Gate Wood Lane that goes through Gatewood Farm has been temporarily closed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency due to the risk of spreading Avian Influenza. There is no access through the farm between Cockwood Drain and Boston Park Farm on the A614. The closure on the bridleway will remain in place until the 4th of May 2024.