Upgrade work announced for village streets
Planned improvements will build on previous work in the village
A road improvement programme for Thorpe Salvin has been approved, a councillor who represent the area have confirmed.
Work will see improvements to Ladyfield Road, Worksop Road, part of Harthill Road and Common Road.
In a statement, Anston and Woodsetts Cllr Tim Baum-Dixon said: “We have campaigned for further investment in Thorpe Salvin’s roads, so I am pleased that Rotherham Council has prepared another substantial programme of carriageway repairs.
“The scheme includes road resurfacing and patching, the repair or replacement of several speed bumps, new road markings and associated repairs to kerbs, manholes and a section of footway.
“This is not only about improving the condition of the roads.
“Replacing the speed bumps and road markings will also improve road safety through the village.
“It builds on the work we have already undertaken with Thorpe Salvin Parish Council to deploy flashing speed signs and encourage drivers to slow down.”
Arrangements for the work have been timed to start after 6pm, with road crews expected to finish work no later than midnight, in an attempt to minimise disruption in the area.
The work will take place in sections, though dates for that to be done have yet to be confirmed.
The statement continued: “Thorpe Salvin may be one of the smaller villages in our ward, but it must not be overlooked.
“The resurfacing already completed, the road-safety measures and this latest investment demonstrate our continuing commitment to ensuring the village receives its fair share of funding and attention from Rotherham Council.”