A595 Grizebeck improvement
This project aims to help boost economic growth in the area by creating a resilient route that will support the safe and reliable movement of goods and people into, around, and out of Barrow-in-Furness.
Road safety and access to local communities such as Grizebeck Village will benefit.
Project details
The A595 Grizebeck improvement scheme is a 1.4 kilometre single carriageway road between Chapels and Grizebeck on the A595 north of Barrow.
We have been awarded £23.31 million toward the scheme by the Department for Transport.
The route runs to the east of the existing A595, past properties at Dove Bank and Dove Ford Farm, before crossing the existing A595 and then forming a new junction with the A595/A5092 to the west of the existing junction.
Story Contracting Limited are the lead contractor and works have now begun on site.
Videos
A595 Grizebeck Bridge (October 2025)
The new bridge at Grizebeck will offer residents and agricultural vehicles safe and reliable access to the village and the surrounding farmland. This is an important milestone in our improvement scheme. Story Contracting are putting the final touches to the bridge and we anticipate that it will be opened in November 2025.
Our timelapse video shows lots of footage of the bridge works, taken at different times. They have been put together to show a how the bridge works have progressed.
View our A595 Grizebeck Bridge timelapse video, YouTube
A595 Flyover (January 2026)
We've produced a 'before and after' video to show the progress we've made on the flyover at Grizebeck between September 2024 and January 2026, thanks to Story Contracting.
The video shows 2024 footage and 2026 footage side by side at the same time, to make it easier to compare.
Watch our one-year before and after video for the A595 Flyover at Grizebeck, Vimeo
Road closures and restrictions
The C5013, (known as the ‘Mousetrap’), is a narrow route with few passing places. To ensure the safety of the site operatives and general road users, this road is now closed.
HGVs over 7.5 tonnes will be restricted from travelling on the A595 between Grizebeck and School Road in Kirkby‑in‑Furness for the duration of the construction works.
HGV access will be permitted for local businesses and residents. Access for site operations, emergency services, and buses will continue to operate normally.
A 20mph speed limit between Bank End and Grizebeck Filling Station to support works on the new junction.
Buckhorn Lane will close from 23 February 2026 until 01 June 2026. This restriction will allow allow for the contractor to start works on the new entrance on the Chapels side of Buckhorn Lane. Please note that residents will continue to have access from the north via the A5092.
Scheme update, February 2026
Works have continued to progress well over recent months, with several key milestones achieved across the scheme.
A major highlight was the opening of the accommodation bridge in October 2025.
At Chapels, all preparations for the upcoming utility diversions are now complete. Construction of the new badger crossing is underway.
Further north at Pen Hill, slope brushing and hand‑brushing activities have completed. Rock protocol inspections were agreed with the Technical Approval Authority.
Drainage installation also continues to advance, with 68% of chambers and 60% of pipe runs now in place. Additional drainage works are now completed to the west of Ellermire.
Significant progress was made at the new farm underpass, where the precast units are now successfully installed. Surrounding drainage works are progressing well.
Upcoming works
Over the next few months, you can expect to see:
- commencement of the construction of the Chapels Junction
- continuation of the junction works at Ellermire Bridge
- commencement of planting
Contact us
If you have any queries or comments about the project or would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates, contact our project team: