The A5015 has been awarded £929,000 from the Government for road safety improvements. David Morris MP has been working with the Government to secure improvements on the road which starts at the junction of Broadway and runs up through Coastal Road to the junction of Main Road in Bolton Le Sands.
This funding announced was from the third round of the Safer Roads Fund. 27 new schemes will be delivered across the Country as part of this scheme.
Lancashire County Council will now need to work to complete a plan for the road improvements which typically would include: Vehicle activated speed signs, vegetation clearance, LED Cats-eyes, Vehicle restraint systems. Full details of the whole scheme will be published in the new year when Lancashire County Council have developed the full plan.
Speaking following the announcement Transport Minister Richard Holden MP said:
“David is a local MP who fights hard for his constituents. This is just the latest victory for his campaigning efforts on behalf of local people across Morecambe & Lunesdale”
David Morris MP said:
‘I am delighted that the Government have awarded us £929,000 to improve the safety on the A5105. It is vitally important that we ensure all our roads are as safe as possible, and especially as we welcome more visitors to the area following the construction of Eden Project North.
