Major works to improve journeys through town

Roads and footpaths in Barton-upon-Humber are to be improved over the coming months in a major programme of works, the council has announced.

North Lincolnshire Council said the upgrades to road junctions, walking and cycling connections and access to the railway station would make everyday journeys easier and safer for residents.

Council leader Rob Waltham said: "Barton will be better connected, easier to get around and better prepared for the future."

The authority said work would start in September on Whitecross Street and Tofts Road.

The work includes improvements along Barrow Road, High Street, Hungate, Chapel Lane, Waterside Road and Castledyke West.

There will be work on the Forkedale Roundabout and on routes serving Baysgarth School, Barton railway station and other residential areas.

The council said the work would lead to safer routes for children travelling to school and create better links to the town centre, Waters' Edge and the Humber Bridge area.

The authority said it would give advance notice to residents and businesses of the work, which would be carried out in phases.

Michael Sherrard, construction manager at Esh Construction, which is carrying out the work, said: "The scale of the project in Barton is quite massive really, but will transform the town."

Martin Vickers, MP for Brigg and Immingham, said: "There will inevitably be some inconvenience while the work is taking place but, in the longer term, they will make a real difference to Barton and the residents who live, work and visit here."

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