This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory authorization for the construction of the A590 Dalton-in-Furness bypass road. The order is issued by the Secretary of State for Transport under the authority of the Highways Act 1980, providing the statutory basis for the compulsory acquisition of land and the modification of existing highway infrastructure. It serves as a formal administrative instrument to facilitate regional traffic management and infrastructure development.

Legal professionals and government researchers utilize this document as a primary source for verifying the historical authorization of specific road infrastructure projects. It is a highly technical, bureaucratic text intended for administrative reference rather than general readership.