Traffic Restrictions – Active from Today (11 December 2025)
Drivers across Barnsley are being advised to plan ahead as a series of new road closures and speed restrictions come into force from today, Thursday 11 December 2025. Several routes will be affected by night-time works, temporary speed limits and a bridleway closure.
Below is a full breakdown of all works confirmed to be active from today.
Night-Time Closures & Speed Restrictions – Crane Moor / Thurgoland Area
A number of temporary measures begin tonight affecting several rural routes:
Hand Lane & Pinfold Lane – Night Closures
- Closed from 8pm–6am starting 11 December
- Expected to run for approximately two nights
- Diversions will be signposted locally
Hollin Moor Lane & Thurgoland Hall Lane – Temporary 40mph Limits
- Temporary 40mph speed limits in force from 11 December
- These restrictions support the same telecoms upgrade programme
- Reason for works: telecoms installation
- Promoter: Rapid Response Telecoms Ltd
A628 Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine – Temporary 40mph Limit (11 December Only)
- Temporary 40mph speed restriction in place on a section of the A628 Barnsley Road
- Applies on 11 December only
- Reason: telecoms activity
- Drivers may experience brief delays during the works period
Dodworth Bridleway 31 – Closure Begins Today
- Section of Dodworth Bridleway 31 closed from 11 December
- Closure applies on weekdays only
- Expected to last for up to nine weekdays
- Open as normal at weekends
- Reason: underground high-voltage cable installation
- Promoter: Power On Connection Ltd
Other Ongoing Works That May Still Affect Travel Today
Summer Lane, Wombwell
- Closed 10–12 December for telecoms pole replacement
Perseverance Street, Barnsley
- Daytime closures from 8–13 December for a new care home connection
These works began earlier in the week but may still be affecting journeys today.
