£200 million bid to Government to improve transport these areas in Sheffield and Rotherham

Sheffield Parkway. Picture: Sam Cooper/The Star.

Mayor Dan Jarvis and South Yorkshire council leaders have submitted a bid to Government which could result in over £200 million for transport improvement schemes.

The announcement, made at a meeting of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority on Monday, outlines a proposal to focus on three specific ‘transport corridors’ across South Yorkshire.

Bosses at SCR predict the region could receive anywhere between £180 million to £220 million of Transforming Cities Fund money to spend on things such as railway station improvements, addressing congestion, promoting cycling and improving bus services.

The Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) and the Waverley housing estate

If successful, South Yorkshire council leaders will look to focus on the River Don corridor which stretches from Sheffield city centre to the ongoing Unity development near Stainforth in Doncaster.

Another priority will be the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District which connects Sheffield and Rotherham with a specific focus on the Waverley area.

The Dearne Valley corridor is the third area focusing on settlements and links between Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

But the funding is not guaranteed because the region hasn’t got the devolution agreement signed off.

Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis. Picture: Chris Etchells/The Star

Under a fully functional devolution agreement, Sheffield City Region would have automatically received around £120 million in the first phase of funding.

However, the region is expected to receive a certain pot of cash but the ‘low’ estimate of £180 million isn’t fully guaranteed.

Officers have detailed proposals for the AMID corridor which connects Sheffield and Rotherham.

A report highlights the Sheffield Parkway and the M1 which is regularly hit with congestion issues and is monitored under an air quality zone.