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The
A590 knifes through the village of High
Newton, a bypass will allow recreation of a traditional lakeland village. |
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Low
Newton's Ambush Gap is a nightmare for road
users and pedestrians. |
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Over
14,000 vehicles including 2000 lorries
use the road each day. |
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Low
Newton - 'Ambush Gap' is where a Major Trunk Road passes
through a farmyard only 6.1m wide. |
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A
serious accident like this at Ayeside can hold up all
traffic for hours at a time. |
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A
campaigner publicising
the need for a bypass. |
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Freight
haulage by road is the lifeblood of Furness, the
A590 its only artery. |
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Long
convoys of traffic at High Newton are a regular feature
of the road at its narrowest. A bypass will eliminate this type of congestion. |
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Road
Runners publicising the need for a bypass. |
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Just
west of High Newton the A590 snakes and dives out of
a drivers view - a scene of many accidents. |
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Roadworks at
High Newton. |
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High
Quality design and landscaping are features of the
A590 whenever it has been improved. |
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Historical
Views of the A590 at High Newton |
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Sankey
photo of High Newton from the early 20th Century. |
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Sankey
photo of High Newton from the early 20th Century. |
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Start of Works 26th July 2006 Celebration Gallery |
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Mary Long oldest resident and Claire Fletcher (11) prepare for construction starting |
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Dave Cochrane (Highways Agency) and Harry Knowles (Furness Enterprise) survey the route. |
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Mary Long (88) anc Claire Fletcher (11) get construction underway watched by invited guests. |
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The Champagne flows. |
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Councillor Pidduck (Barrow), Rear Admiral Ian Pirme and Harry Knowles (FE) discuss the arrangements |
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Mary, Elaine and invited guests listen to Guy Richardson's speech. |
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Liz Dixon of Low Newton |
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Guy Richardson Chairman of residents group addresses the guests. |
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Guy Richardson speaks to Border TV. |
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The First Machine on site. |
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Guy thanks Mary and Claire for launching the construction. |
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Dave Cochrane (Highways Agency) briefs residents |
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Construction Gallery |
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