Temp Road Closure
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A temporaryroad closure has been put in place to allow BTOpenreach to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 18th December 2024 and anticipated to take 1 day between the hours of 0930 and 1530 to complete.
Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative routes which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/site-notice_0497576ccd.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=140547170
Location: U5069 Foxfield Road, Broughton in Furness from its junction with the A595, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 80 metres.
Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the A595, Church Street and the unrestricted section of Foxfield Road.
Access for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of these works.
Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/12584
Safety improvements start today at Junction 37 of the M6
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Westmorland and Furness Council will introduce 500 meters of road markings on the A684 to support National Highways safety improvements on Junction 37 of the M6.
Following a series of serious collisions on the motorway slip road, the Council is working together with Cumbria Constabulary and National Highways to identify and introduce vital measures that will change driver behaviour and reduce the risk of further incidents.
Starting today (Monday 11 November) and continuing on Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 November, the Council will improve road safety on the approach to the slip road through enhancing road markings on the A684 to discourage overtaking on the motorway bridge, reduce speeds and increase visibility at night for drivers.
The works package will take place under a full road closure and introduce double white centre lines, road studs, yellow ‘rumble strips’, red high friction banding and SLOW markings across 500 meters of road.
To minimise disruption, the essential programme will be delivered between the hours of 8pm and 5am. Works have also been planned in conjunction with National Highways who will upgrade nearby cattle grids under the closure, making efficient use of the road space and reduce the impact on local communities.
Emergency service access will be maintained on the A684 throughout the closure period, with no planned disruptions to bus services.
Alongside the upcoming lining works, Councillors are lobbying National Highways to ensure they address the root cause of the incidents and implement crucial changes to traffic management on their slip road.
Councillor Peter Thornton, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Highways and ICT said:“Following a number of serious collisions at Junction 37 of the M6, the Council has been working with National Highways to ensure they urgently address the concerns of our residents and consider traffic management measures on their slip road.
“Whilst we await their plans, we are delivering lining improvements on the A684 to enhance the safety for our road users on the approach to the junction. We recognise our works will not solve the root cause of the problem, however they will lead to calmer traffic, discourage overtaking, and ensure that drivers have a clearer view of the road ahead.
“We have carefully planned this to minimise disruption as much as possible, keeping our local communities in mind. The start of our works are a crucial first step in improving safety here, and we are committed to working with National Highways to ensure further action is taken.”
Road Closure
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A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus Networks Ltd. to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 15th October 2024 and anticipated to take 2 nights to complete.
Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative routes which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/site-notice_4a54de9d25.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link Read more
Parish Cllr Vacancies
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We currently have 2 vacancies for Parish Cllrs.
If you are passionate about the community and would
like to get involved we would really like to hear from you.
We meet on the second Monday every other month.
Please contact the clerk for further details on 01229 889319 or
email –Blawithandsubberthwaitepc@outlook.com