The government has announced a £9.5 million investment to improve safety on two of the north’s most high risk roads – including the Snake Pass
The upgrades to The A57 route, which links Sheffield and Manchester include speed limit signage, stabilisation of the carriageway, improved visibility and a dedicated motorcycle barrier.
The Department for Transport estimates the work will prevent more than 93 fatal and serious collisions over the next 20 years, as well as reducing congestion and emissions
The Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: “Anyone driving on the A57 Snake Pass knows how risky it can feel. Now this iconic road, as well as the A583 Blackpool Road, will benefit from life saving road improvements, making journeys safer for thousands of road users across the north, and more peace of mind for their loved ones.
“To go even further, we’re delivering our first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, to ensure the UK’s roads remain among the safest in the world.”
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