By New £5.5m iPort bridge in Doncaster receives green light
A new £5.5m iPort bridge across the River Torne has been given permission to go ahead recently in a bid to improve public transport, walking and cycling access in the local area.
The bridge scheme was brought to life by the Doncaster Council as well as the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
The plans will link the iPort logistics hub to West End Lane in New Rossington, Doncaster.
Up to eight bus services are planned to access the iPort every hour.
The travel connectivity between the two areas will be improved by a new segregated cycle and footway.
However, general traffic will be restricted from using the new link.
Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones said: “Doncaster is fast becoming a major transport hub, with the iPort set to become one of the UK’s largest logistics developments.
“Once built, this new bridge will provide much better connection and transport options for employees as well as providing vital active travel infrastructure to make cleaner, greener travel more accessible for people, which is part of our wider commitment to Doncaster Climate Change as we seek to achieve our net zero carbon target.”
The SYMCA Director of Public Transport Operations, Tim Taylor, said: “I am pleased these important proposals to provide greener travel infrastructure at iPort have been given the green light to go ahead.
“Access by public transport and active travel modes is currently restricted to Great Yorkshire Way, increasing reliance on private cars.
“This new, dedicated, sustainable transport link bridge will give more choice and flexibility to those travelling to the major employment site – helping to make public transport, walking or cycling a viable option.
“It is great news for both the environment and those who work at or visit iPort.”
The public consultation survey displayed that 68 percent of participants were in favour of the new plans.
Construction on the project is reported to start at the beginning of 2022.
The bridge scheme is part of the SYMCA’s £166 million Transforming Cities Fund bid.
(Photo: South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive)
