Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is to upgrade the
existing bus stops on the A670 Accrington Road at Hapton, with
enforceable clearway markings and signs allowing buses to pull in
safely and efficiently at the stop.

The proposal intends to promote sustainable transport for all users
by including the construction of a raised platform, allowing safe
boarding and alighting of passengers.

This proposal is in conjunction with a proposed red route clearway
on the A679 Accrington Road Hapton in the vicinity of the new
industrial estate.

The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under
the Highways Act 1980 as part of a new housing development
Consultations
For Bus Stops - Formal consultation was carried out between 16
January 2026 and 13 February 2026 which included frontagers to the
proposed location of the Bus Stop being notified and notices being
displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted
along with the council's usual consultees.

Following formal consultation No Objections were
received.

Content

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport,
took the decision to approve the proposal as set out in the
report.