Funding Secured for New 20mph Zones in Barrow
Money has been set aside to create the new 20mph zones. These will be across parts of Barrow-in-Furness, as part of wider plans to improve road safety in residential areas.
The schemes are part of a bigger programme across Westmorland and Furness. The focus is to on reduce speeds in built up areas. Especially around schools and local neighbourhoods.
Areas Chosen for Planned 20mph Zones
Several areas across Barrow and Walney have been chosen for the new 20mph limits. You can see a clear focus on school zones and residential streets.
The affected areas include:
- Cambridge Primary School area.
- Dane Ghyll Primary School area.
- Newbarns Primary School area.
- Ramsden Infant School area.
- St Paul’s Junior School area.
- Victoria Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School areas.
- Walney School and Sandy Gap Lane.
- Cows Tarn Lane, Walney.
These locations have been prioritised due to traffic levels, how close they are to schools, and concerns from by local residents.
Safer Streets and Roads
The proposed 20mph zones are designed to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and those living in the area. The council aims to lower the risk of accidents and create safer streets for everyone, by reducing speeds.
The plans have been shaped through consultation, with feedback from residents helping to refine some of the schemes. In some cases, proposals have been adjusted to better reflect local conditions and concerns.
What Happens Next?
The schemes will now move through the formal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process. This stage allows residents and stakeholders to review the proposals and raise any further feedback before final decisions are made.
If approved, the new 20mph zones will be introduced as part of a wider rollout across Westmorland and Furness, where similar measures are being considered to improve road safety.
Wider Plans Across the Area
Barrow is one of several locations included in a larger programme of 20mph schemes across the region. The wider plan reflects growing support for lower speed limits in residential areas. Particularly where there is a high level of pedestrian activity.
Overall, the programme aims to create safer and more consistent road environments. With Barrow among the first areas to move forward following the allocation of funding.
