Viking Way, Gosforth To Seascale
Cycleway Construction on Busy Access Route Near Sellafield
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd was appointed by Cumbria County Council to deliver the Viking Way — a 3km cycleway connecting the villages of Gosforth and Seascale in West Cumbria. The scheme was delivered on a heavily trafficked access road used for shift changes into the Sellafield Nuclear Complex.
To manage public safety and keep traffic flowing, deliveries were scheduled outside peak times and temporary traffic signals were installed. Landowners were regularly updated to allow farm operations to continue without disruption. The scheme significantly improved public safety for cyclists and walkers, who previously shared the route with heavy industrial traffic.
Works Included
- Timed deliveries to avoid peak traffic at Sellafield shift changes
- Temporary traffic signal installation for traffic and workforce safety
- Ongoing stakeholder engagement with local landowners
Project Achievements
- Safer pedestrian and cycle link between Gosforth and Seascale
- Route now avoids busy Sellafield access road
- Positive feedback from Parish Council and local residents
- Delivered within 18 weeks under NEC 3 contract
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