An M6 slip road has been closed for roadworks to help improve the road’s safety.
Contractors will move on to the site on the A684 to introduce 500 metres of road markings, following a number of serious collisions at Junction 37 of the M6.
Starting today, Monday November 11 and continuing tomorrow and Thursday this week, Westmorland & Furness Council will enhance road markings on the A684 to discourage overtaking on the motorway bridge, reduce speeds and increase visibility at night for drivers.
It will introduce double white centre lines, road studs, yellow rumble strips, red high friction banding and SLOW markings across 500 metres of road.
Work will be carried out between 8pm and 5am.
Work has 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.
Further safety improvements to the M6 slipway are also being planned by National Highways.
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 work 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.
“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.”
