John Hetherington, manager of Glyndale Kennels on the A596 at Castle Gardens, has been fighting for passing traffic to be slowed since returning to run the family business.
The 60mph stretch, with double bends, is the scene of frequent accidents and Mr Hetherington fears it is only a matter of time before a member of his staff, or one of the animals they care for, is hit by flying debris from an accident.
Cumbria County Council’s Allerdale local committee today agreed that the existing 30mph limit from High Street should be extended towards Castle Gardens and the existing 60mph limit through the bends be reduced to 40mph.
A new 50mph limit will be introduced from just below the Branthwaite Road junction, extending to the existing 50mph stretches.
Under the plans, which are recommended for approval, the existing 30mph limit from High Street would be extended towards Castle Gardens.
Mr Hetherington said he would like to see a fixed speed camera installed on the Lillyhall side of the bends, and would like the limit dropped to 30mph if the first change does not help.
Mr Hetherington, 49, who has lived at Castle Gardens all his life, has lost count of the number of crashes at the site in recent years.
On Monday, a Toyota Yaris hit a wall at about 6.30am. The 25-year-old driver, from Workington, was unhurt.
At the meeting, the council also agreed to introduce 20mph speed limits on Main Street, Moor Road, West End and The Nook in Great Broughton, and extend the 30mph limit on High Hill in Keswick.
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