Almost 拢20 million for housing and transport improvements in Barton听(Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost 拢20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was awarded to North Lincolnshire Council to revolutionise travel in Barton.
The package of projects will open land for housing and enable easier travel throughout the town.听
Barton-upon-Humber Link Road听
Levelling Up funding will support the creation of the Barton-upon-Humber link road that will connect Barrow Road, the A1077 and Caistor Road.听听
The funding will support phase one of the development which includes:听听
- junction upgrades on the A1077/ Falkland Way Junction to Caistor Road听
- improvements to the Holydyke Junction听听
- a new route for cyclists and pedestrians on both sides of the link road听
The Link Road will unlock land that is expected to deliver over 200 homes.听
Active Travel Routes听听
A new network of travel routes for cyclists and pedestrians will be built throughout Barton town centre. This will better connect the local community with:听听
- local destinations such as Waters Edge Country Park, Humber Bridge and Baysgarth Park听
- Barton-on-Humber Railway station听
- local schools and employment sites听
- other key services听
The Active Travel Routes will also connect Barrow-upon-Humber, providing better access to schools in this area.听听
The network will connect people with the wider natural landscape and promote healthier lifestyles.听听
Barton-upon-Humber Station Mobility Hub听
New facilities at Barton-on-Humber Railway and Bus Station will improve the experience for passengers using the rail and bus station.听听
The hub will include:听
- covered bike stands and electric bike charging听听
- 31 new car parking spaces and Electric Vehicle charging points听听
- improved bus shelters and paving听
- real-time passenger information听听
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