BREAKING: A major £7.6 million government investment is set to make the A57 Snake Pass significantly safer after years of dangerous crashes. Major Investment to Make Snake Pass Safer After Years of Crashes https://news.hamster-sys.com/major-investment-to-make-snake-pass-safer-after-years-of-crashes/ Summary: The A57 Snake Pass—a critical 23-mile route linking Sheffield and Manchester—will undergo a substantial safety overhaul following a history of fatal collisions and severe injuries. In response, the Department for Transport has allocated £7.6 million from its Safer Roads Fund to implement life-saving improvements. Despite its economic and tourist value, the Pass has seen five fatalities, 62 serious injuries, and over 100 minor casualties between 2018 and 2023. This funding will be managed jointly by Sheffield City Council and Derbyshire County Council, with Derbyshire overseeing delivery. Planned enhancements include: Up to 10 average-speed camera sites with speed reminder signs. Improved junction design at Manor Park Road in Glossop to fast-track pedestrian crossings. A pedestrian crossing at Dinting Vale Viaduct for safer station access. Advanced motorcycle safety barriers, designed to prevent riders sliding under traditional barriers. Anti-skid surfacing at known collision hotspots and tricky bends to reduce braking distances. Authorities hope these targeted measures will dramatically lower casualty rates on this notoriously treacherous stretch of road. Tags: #Snake Pass, #A57, #Road Safety, #Government Investment, #Derbyshire, #Sheffield, #Manchester, #Traffic Accidents, #Safer Roads Fund, #Transport UK