Parked vehicles have been restricting visibility at junctions and affecting manoeuvring space, particularly for buses and large vehicles.

Double yellow lines have been approved on three Waverley roads after parking problems forced buses to divert and left residents guessing where to catch them.

Restrictions will cover sections of Stephenson Way, Lescar Road and Walker Avenue, where parked vehicles have been obstructing junctions and making it difficult for buses and larger vehicles to turn.

Rotherham Council approved the move on October 22. No objections were received during consultation.

It follows complaints about parking near Olive Lane, where homes, shops and education facilities sit close together.

First Bus previously said its services were being diverted “almost daily” because drivers could not safely negotiate the junction.

Buses were rerouted along Highfield Spring in both directions, with diversions sometimes continuing for longer because drivers could not see whether the obstruction had cleared.

Rother Vale councillor Jamie Baggaley previously said residents had reported cars blocking dropped kerbs, encroaching on pavements and damaging verges.

“Residents have had enough,” he said.

“We’re seeing messed up verges, people unable to cross the road now that the long overdue dropped kerbs are in place, pavements restricted with half-parked cars, and a guessing game as to what route the bus will take.”

Developer Harworth had previously announced plans for parking enforcement around Stephenson Way, with signs warning motorists they could face a £100 parking charge.

The company said earlier double yellow lines had been removed during resurfacing work needed to bring the road up to adoptable standards.

The newly approved restrictions will prohibit waiting at any time along parts of both sides of the three roads.

A council report says parked vehicles have been restricting visibility at junctions and affecting manoeuvring space, particularly for buses and large vehicles.

The decision record warns that without restrictions, parking could obstruct drivers’ sight lines and turning movements, creating the potential for a collision.

The developer will pay for the traffic regulation order, signs and road markings, with its contractors carrying out the lining work. Installation will be coordinated with the formal sealing of the order.

Only part of Stephenson Way is currently adopted highway. Lescar Road and Walker Avenue remain unadopted, although the council says the adoption process is under way.

Harworth previously said an overflow car park offering around 70 spaces and six disabled bays had opened at the end of Stephenson Way, with 2.5 hours of free parking.