£100,000 bridleway boost

WALKERS and cyclists will benefit from a new bridleway between East Herringthorpe and Dalton, say planners.

The route between Dalton Lane and Magna Lane will cost £90,000 with a new bridge over Dalton Brook costing about £10,000.

Rotherham Borough Council transportation planner Andrew Shearer said the new route would improve access to facilities including a GP surgery, schools, leisure facilities and Dalton playing fields.

It would also help encourage cycling and help to cut vehicle emissions.

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