A bid to stop congestion in South Lakeland will come into force on Monday.
Following several incidents and concerns from residents about inconsiderate parking and congestion, Cumbria County Council has implemented an emergency temporary traffic order across South Lakeland.
The order will prohibit any vehicle to wait at any time, on any day and to load/unload at any time, on any day (including blue badge holders), starting from Monday on the following roads:
Great Langdale
U5527
From its junction with the B5343 to a point in a southerly direction to the cattle grid near Wall End Farm, about 640m
U5528
From its junction with the B5343 to a point 60m in a northerly direction
B5343 north
From its junction with the U5527 to the eastern side of Stickle Ghyll Bridge
B5343 south
- From its junction with the U5527 to the eastern side of Rossett New Bridge
- From a point about 52m from the eastern side of Rossett New Bridge to the eastern side of Stickle Ghyll Bridge
Elterwater
B5343
From a point about 120 m east of its junction with the U5525 for a length of 55m in an easterly direction
Ambleside
A591
From a point 284m south of its junction with Borrans Road for a length of about 435m in a south easterly direction
Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council’s cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “There have been a number of issues on these routes in recent years, and our first priority must be public safety and ensuring our road network is safe, reliable and accessible for local people and for tourists visiting this beautiful area.
“It is vital that we are able to identify solutions that ensure the accessibility of bus services and emergency vehicles, as well as promoting sustainable travel by prohibiting vehicles from parking on roadsides and causing mayhem for other road users.
“I am hopeful that these measures will result in a much-improved travel experience, whilst ensuring access for emergency vehicles and so that important bus services are able to run on time, and without obstruction.”
