Where to see the Olympic Torch in Rotherham

THE Olympic Torch comes to Rotherham on June 26—and here is how to make the most of the historic day.

The flame will be in “convoy mode”—carried by a vehicle and not on public display—when it sets off from Magna.

It will first be visible from the street at Sheffield Road’s junction with Marsh Street at about 8.50am.

Visitors will be able to see it taken in “torchbearer mode” along Westgate before the route turns on to Church Street, between the Imperial Buildings and Hamby’s shop.

The torch will continue down Church Street past Minster Gardens into All Saints’ Square shortly before 9am and on to College Street.

The torch will be carried into Clifton Park, via Doncaster Gate, and follow the path from the main gates past the cenotaph, bandstand and kids’ play area.

It will leave the park on Doncaster Road, near the Middle Lane junction, head towards the Mushroom Roundabout and towards Dalton and Thrybergh.

The junction of Doncaster Road and Chestnut Court, Thrybergh, will be the final viewing spot shortly after 9.30am before it is put back in its vehicle to be taken to Conisbrough.

The Tuesday town centre street market will also take place with its usual amazing range of stalls and goods on offer.

Schools will not only line the route but also take part in a School Sports Festival being hosted at Clifton Park from 10am to 3pm.

Around 1,000 young people are expected to take part in a variety of events to celebrate all manner of sporting activities.

Road closures will be in place between 7.30am and 9.30am on High Street, Church Street, Upper Millgate, Market Street and Bridgegate.

Minor delays are expected on other roads close to the relay route.

Car parking will be affected between 5am and 9.30am on College Street, Doncaster Gate, Sheffield Road, Old Sheffield Road, Westgate and Clifton Park Museum.

Restrictions will also be in place between 5am and 10am along Doncaster Road in two sections heading out of Rotherham.

The first will be between its junction with Middle Lane and St John’s Road, with the second on the stretch from the mini roundabout at the Mowbray Street junction up to Herringthorpe Valley Road.

Clifton Park’s car park, accessible from Doncaster Road, will be open but is expected to fill up very early.