Barnsley: Road closures and speed restrictions for December works
Barnsley Council and multiple utility companies have announced a large programme of temporary road closures and speed restrictions throughout December 2025, affecting dozens of routes across the borough.
The works – ranging from telecoms upgrades and water main replacements to resurfacing and drainage projects – will see both rural and residential roads subject to overnight closures, reduced speed limits and diversions.
The majority of telecoms-related works are being carried out by Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd, while other schemes involve Northern Gas Networks, Galliford Try Environment, Power On UK, Network Plus Services and Barnsley Council’s own Highways and Engineering teams.
Drivers across Barnsley are being advised to plan journeys in advance and expect delays, particularly in rural areas with lengthy diversion routes. Access for residents will be maintained where possible, and emergency services access will remain a priority.
Overnight Closures in Thurgoland and Crane Moor
From December 11 for around two nights, roads in the Crane Moor and Thurgoland area will face phased disruptions between 8pm and 6am.
Hand Lane will close from Hollin Moor Lane to Simhill Cottage, with a long diversion via Dance Lane, Gudgeon Hole Lane, Stainborough Lane, Hood Green Road, Bagger Wood Road and back to Hollin Moor Lane.
Pinfold Lane will close for 340m north of Thurgoland Hall Lane.
40mph speed limits will be imposed on stretches of Hollin Moor Lane and Thurgoland Hall Lane.
Thurnscoe: Three-Week Closure
Shepherd Lane Back Road will close from December 1 for approximately three weeks for electrical works.
Other Short-Term Restrictions
Darton Footpath 43, Barugh Green – Closed for eight weeks from December 1 for gas mains replacement.
Summer Lane, Wombwell – Three-day closure from December 10 for telecoms pole replacement.
A628 Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine – One-day 40mph limit from December 11.
Year-Long Speed Restrictions on Dozens of Routes
A major drainage project led by Barnsley Council will impose intermittent 40mph limits for up to 12 months from December 8 2025 on numerous rural and suburban roads, including:
Bower Hill, Coates Lane, Knabbs Lane, Lee Lane and Mortimer Road;
Park Spring Road and Lidget Lane;
Moor Lane, South Moor Road, Sandybridge Lane and Valley Way;
Halifax Road, Sheffield Road (Oxspring and Wortley), Thurgoland Bank and Westwood New Road;
Round Green Lane, Haverlands Lane, Cawthorne Road, Lane Head Road, Huddersfield Road (Darton/Haigh) and Bank End Lane.
Goldthorpe: Two-Week Daytime Closures
Highgate Lane, Edward Road and William Street will close during daytime working hours (8am–4pm) from December 8 for around two weeks for resurfacing, with evening and weekend access restored daily.
Residents seeking further details are advised to contact the promoting organisations listed within each scheme.
For full details of all of the orders, click here to visit the entry on the Public Planning Notice Portal.