A595 Grizebeck improvement
This project aims to help boost economic growth in the area by creating a resilient route that will support the safe and reliable movement of goods and people into, around, and out of Barrow-in-Furness.
Road safety and access to local communities such as Grizebeck Village will benefit.
Project details
The A595 Grizebeck improvement scheme is a 1.4 kilometre single carriageway road between Chapels and Grizebeck on the A595 north of Barrow.
We have been awarded £23.31 million toward the scheme by the Department for Transport.
The route runs to the east of the existing A595, past properties at Dove Bank and Dove Ford Farm, before crossing the existing A595 and then forming a new junction with the A595/A5092 to the west of the existing junction.
Story Contracting Limited are the lead contractor and works have now begun on site.
Our A595 Grizebeck improvement video includes:
- route maps
- artists impressions of the completed work
- a video, fly through, following the new route
A595 Grizebeck Improvement video, YouTube
Land acquisition
We have now acquired the land to construct the project.
If you would like to see a copy of the 'Cumbria County Council (A595 Grizebeck Improvement) compulsory purchase order 2022, General visiting declaration, please email our project team.
Road closures and restrictions
The C5013 (known as the ‘Mousetrap’) is a narrow route with few passing places. To ensure the safety of the site operatives and general road users, this road is now closed.
From 13th January 2025, HGVs over 7.5 tonnes will be restricted from the A595 from Grizebeck to School Road in Kirkby-in-Furness throughout the construction phase of the scheme.
HGVs can continue to access the area if providing a service to businesses and properties within the restriction or to access the site. Access for all emergency services and buses will be maintained throughout.
Scheme update
Ecological surveys have been completed and habitat mitigation works commenced. This includes creation of bio-diversity habitat improvement areas and installation of nesting boxes for a range of animals. The scheme will ultimately create wildlife corridors and features to support the nesting and movement of animals through the area.
Story Contracting Limited have completed advance archaeological excavations which did not result in any finds.
The northern site compound has been established, the foundations for the overbridge have been installed and construction of the temporary road at the northern end has commenced. Utilities have been diverted to accommodate the works.
What you can expect to see over the next six months
- construction of a new bridge
- construction of a new temporary road
- commencement of earthworks at Penn Hill
- utility diversions
Contact us
If you have any queries or comments about the project or would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates, contact our project team: