Public Rights of Way - Temporary Closures

From time to time it is necessary to temporary close a public right of way in the interest of safety for users. Details of temporary closures are shown below.

Current and planned temporary public rights of way closures

Bowers Walk, Tickhill footpath number 25

The footpath known as Bowers Walk is temporaryclosedbetweenLindrick and justsouthofRowlands Bridge. This is because the bridge over the Mill StreamattheLindrick end of the footpath is considered to be in danger of collapse
Bowers Walk TI25 Temporary Closure
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Trans Pennine Trail Conisbrough

The yellow bridgecarryingtheTransPennine TrailovertheriverDearne is closed to equestrians to allow repairs to the bridge deck. It is still open to pedestrians and cyclists.
TPT Dearne Bridge Closure
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Bridge crossing River Dearne between Harlington and Mexborough

The bridge carrying public footpath number 6Barnburgh thatcrossestheRiverDearne has been severely damaged by a fire. It poses a danger to the public and therefore has been temporarily closed. At this moment in time it is not known how long the closure will be in place for.
BW6 Bridge location
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Public Byway Number 8 Cantley

The levelcrossingknownasBessacarr Holt has been closed because Network Rail are concerned that public safety is at risk due to issues with the public ignoring the lighting system and crossing in front of trains. The alternative route is via Warren Lane Bridge.
Bessacarr Lane Railway Crossing Alternative rotues
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Public Footpath Marshgate

The footbridge over the RiverCheswold, betweenMarshgate and the Prison, has been temporarily closed to the public because it is in a dangerous condition. AnalternativeroutebetweenMarshgate and Newton is via the footpath along the old course of the River Don between St Mary's Bridge and the canal.
Cheswold Bridge
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Public Footpath Number 19 Bentley with Arksey

Public footpath number 19BentleywithArksey, also known as Bentley Common Lane, is temporarily closed to allow for a new rising main to be installed. There is no alternative route.
BE19 Temp Closure Plan
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Public Footpath Number 2 Austerfield

The public footpath through the Golf Course is closed to allow the development of the Golf Course to progress. The alternative route is along bridleway number 3 Austerfield then along the footway adjacent to the A614 Bawtry Roadandviceversa.
AF2 Closure Plan and Alternative Route
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Public Bridleway Number 18 and Number 20 Doncaster, Rose Hill

Public bridleway numbers 18 & 20Doncaster, off Rose Hill Rise and The Avenue, have been temporarily closed to allow the construction of a residential development. The alternative route for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists is via public bridleway number 19 and the Racecourse as shown on the plan. 
Doncaster 1820 Temporary Closure Plan
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Public Footpath Number 27 Fishlake, Strunns Lane

The footpath is currently temporarily closed because of an unsafe bridge.
Strunns Lane Temporary Closure
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Public Footpath Number 11 Edenthorpe

The footpath between Mere Lane and Long Plantation, Edenthorpe, is subject to a temporary alignment in the interest of health and safety during construction works.-PDF)Download (12KB
Temporary Closure Notice-1
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Apply to Temporarily Close a Public Right of Way

We require 6 weeks' notice for an application to temporary close a public right of way.

Temporary Closure Application Form-2
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Contact

For further information contact the Public Rights of Way Team

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Last updated: 07 March 2025 09:38:26

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