Ackworth Safe Route to School Scheme

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Wakefield Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, wishes to improve the link between Ackworth Mill Dam School and the Ackworth to Fitzwilliam Walking and Cycling scheme. A physical link will be created via Carr Bridge Playing Fields and the A628 Barnsley Road by creating a shared use pathway. The expected project is £475,000 with funding from Active Travel Fund secured through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and subject to business case approval.

We would like to provide safer access by introducing:

  • Proposed 20mph speed limit in the area

  • Shared use path being widened and resurfaced

  • Proposed shared use path through Carr Bridge Playing Field

  • Proposed toucan crossing on Barnsley Road

  • Proposed junction changes at Chapel Garth, Millgate and Mount Pleasant

The improvements will enable people to make more active journeys in the area by creating a welcoming, safe and accessible space. This will complement the existing school street at Ackworth Mill Dam School.

Your feedback on the proposals will help us inform the development of our plans.

Have your say

We would like to hear from as many of you who travel in this area as possible. You can let us know what you think of our plans by:

  • Checking out our frequently asked questions

The survey is open until Sunday 12 July, so please share this page with friends, family and neighbours.

If you would like to get in touch, you can:

  • Ask a question using our question tool

  • Call MetroLine on: 0113 245 7676 (charged at the standard operator’s rate)

  • Write to us at: FREEPOST WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (no stamp required)

Next steps

Your feedback is important to us, and we will use the findings to shape the final scheme design. The project team are working towards the business case submission for approval in Summer 2026.

Wakefield Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, wishes to improve the link between Ackworth Mill Dam School and the Ackworth to Fitzwilliam Walking and Cycling scheme. A physical link will be created via Carr Bridge Playing Fields and the A628 Barnsley Road by creating a shared use pathway. The expected project is £475,000 with funding from Active Travel Fund secured through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and subject to business case approval.

We would like to provide safer access by introducing:

  • Proposed 20mph speed limit in the area

  • Shared use path being widened and resurfaced

  • Proposed shared use path through Carr Bridge Playing Field

  • Proposed toucan crossing on Barnsley Road

  • Proposed junction changes at Chapel Garth, Millgate and Mount Pleasant

The improvements will enable people to make more active journeys in the area by creating a welcoming, safe and accessible space. This will complement the existing school street at Ackworth Mill Dam School.

Your feedback on the proposals will help us inform the development of our plans.

Have your say

We would like to hear from as many of you who travel in this area as possible. You can let us know what you think of our plans by:

  • Checking out our frequently asked questions

The survey is open until Sunday 12 July, so please share this page with friends, family and neighbours.

If you would like to get in touch, you can:

  • Ask a question using our question tool

  • Call MetroLine on: 0113 245 7676 (charged at the standard operator’s rate)

  • Write to us at: FREEPOST WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (no stamp required)

Next steps

Your feedback is important to us, and we will use the findings to shape the final scheme design. The project team are working towards the business case submission for approval in Summer 2026.

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