Doncaster Southern Gateway to City Centre

This is a busy urban location close to the central rail and bus stations, residential and commercial areas and is a key corridor in the city centre. The nature of the location means that there are potential points of conflict between different modes of travel along the route. This scheme aims to address these points of conflict through a range of measures including safer crossing facilities, improved street lighting and dedicated space for all modes.

• Traffic signals on Trafford Way upgraded to improve traffic flows.
• Several crossings upgraded to Toucan crossings (providing separate space for pedestrians and cyclists), and several new crossings introduced, including on A6182 White Rose Way at the approach to Sidings roundabout and on Middle Bank.
• Two underground subways replaced with above ground crossings on A630 Balby Road and Cleveland Street.
• Two-way off road cycle route along Cleveland Street, Trafford Way, White Rose Way and Middle Bank.
• Crossings at several side junctions improved for pedestrian and cyclist safety.
• Directional and information signage improved to make it easier to find your way and plan your journey. 

No, all the proposed changes are within the existing carriageway footprint and there are no material changes to the existing road capacity or traffic routing.

Transport modelling assessments are used to understand the impact of potential changes to the highway infrastructure on buses and general road traffic. They are based on actual traffic counts, surveys and vehicle movements at peak traffic flows and are used to assess the efficiency of proposed layouts against current and forecasted future traffic volumes. A microsimulation model was used to assess this scheme and shows no adverse impact.

The funding for this project is from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. This is allocated by central government and awarded via the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This is different to City of Doncaster Council’s core budget. The funding is a grant and has to be spent on measures that meet the criteria of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. It is allocated specifically to the project.

These improvements will make it easier and safer for people to walk and wheel more around the local area bringing benefits to health and wellbeing as well as improving access to education, employment and green spaces. Public realm improvements will address both actual and perceived security for users, particularly at night and in low footfall areas with better lighting, sightlines and clearer crossings. By replacing subways with ground level crossing facilities, the scheme reduces the risk of antisocial behaviour and aligns with Safer Streets design principles.

After the public consultation has concluded, there is an approval and assurance process which needs to be followed. If the proposal is approved to go ahead a construction programme will then be developed which takes account of access requirements and the rest of the road network. The construction will be in phases to minimise disruption as much as possible and maintain access to businesses, homes and services.

 

There are a series of in-person drop-in events where you can ask questions about the proposals and complete a survey to submit your comments. 

These will be taking place at the times and locations shown below. You do not need to have received a letter to attend, just turn up at a time convenient to you during the advertised time slot:

• Wednesday 1^st October 2025 – 4pm to 8pm – The Fan Cave Lounge, Ground floor, Eco Power Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JP
• Tuesday 7^th October 2025 – 9.30am to 1pm – Quaker Meeting House, Oxford Place, Off St James Street, Doncaster DN1 3QR
• Thursday 9^th October 2025 – 2pm to 6pm – The Fan Cave Lounge, Ground Floor, Eco Power Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
• Thursday 16^th October 2025 - 10am to 2pm – Ivanhoe Room, Doncaster Gallery, Library and Museum (DGLAM) Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BZ

If you are unable to attend in-person, or would prefer to submit your comments another way, you can also complete the survey online or send an email to: activetravel@doncaster.gov.uk

• Take the Survey!