'Risky' Snake Pass set for £7.6m safety work

The Peak District's infamous Snake Pass is set to benefit from a £7.6m investment, it has been announced.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said the funding would deliver "life-saving improvements" on the A57 route, which links Sheffield and Manchester.

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said: "Anyone driving on the A57 Snake Pass knows how risky it can feel."

The planned changes include speed limit signage, stabilisation of the carriageway, improved visibility and a dedicated motorcycle barrier.

The DfT estimates the work will prevent more than 93 fatal and serious collisions over the next 20 years, as well as reducing congestion and emissions.

The scheme is going through the consultation phase, and is expected to be completed within three years, DfT said.

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