COUNCILLORS have praised the announcement that millions of pounds is being pumped into the upgrade of a South Cumbrian road.

Matt Brereton, County Council member for High Furness, said he is 'over the moon' after it was announced £12m of Government funding is being given to upgrades on the A595 at Grizebeck.

He said: "It's great news that we've finally got some certainty. The council has worked really hard over the past 18 months to put the case together and consulted with the community extensively. In all the months leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been multiple meetings about the plans so it's frustrating how long it's taken to get where we need to be.

"Now we have the funding, we can get things moving forward. A lot of the groundwork has been done but now the hard works starts in terms of designing the road scheme.

"We will be consulting again with the community about how the works will impact businesses and community without inconveniencing anyone.

"Not only will it improve the stretch of road but it will unlock funding for safer walking routes around Grizebeck. It's great news in that we can finally get looking at this project in more detail. It's possible we could have the road in place in the next two or three years providing everyone is in agreement of the route and there are no unforeseen elements."

COUNCILLORS have praised the announcement that millions of pounds is being pumped into the upgrade of a South Cumbrian road.

Matt Brereton, County Council member for High Furness, said he is 'over the moon' after it was announced £12m of Government funding is being given to upgrades on the A595 at Grizebeck.

He said: "It's great news that we've finally got some certainty. The council has worked really hard over the past 18 months to put the case together and consulted with the community extensively. In all the months leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been multiple meetings about the plans so it's frustrating how long it's taken to get where we need to be.

"Now we have the funding, we can get things moving forward. A lot of the groundwork has been done but now the hard works starts in terms of designing the road scheme.

"We will be consulting again with the community about how the works will impact businesses and community without inconveniencing anyone.

"Not only will it improve the stretch of road but it will unlock funding for safer walking routes around Grizebeck. It's great news in that we can finally get looking at this project in more detail. It's possible we could have the road in place in the next two or three years providing everyone is in agreement of the route and there are no unforeseen elements."