North Doncaster Rail Chord (near Shaftholme)
A nationally significant infrastructure project in Doncaster. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
No boundary has been published yet; the dot marks the project's location.
What is proposed
The proposed development comprises the construction of a new 3.2 kilometre long twin track railway constructed partly on embankment and partly on a new 246 metre long viaduct which will span the East Coast Mainline Railway (ECML) and Joan Croft Lane. The proposed development will also include the construction of a permanent highway overbridge over the ECML to allow the closure of the Joan Croft level crossing and other associated works. This closure will enable the new railway line to be lower than it would otherwise have to be. The schedule works are set out in schedule A to the draft Development Consent Order (document 5.1). Further, non-technical detail is set out in the Description of the Development (document 3.8). A full explanation of the proposed development can also be found in the Environmental Statement (document 4.1).
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