Work to repair an A road damaged in storms almost two years ago has reopened.
Cumbria County Council thanked people for their patience while the A683, between Kirkby Stephen and Sedbergh, was repaired.
The road slipped during the storms of November 2020. The council said: “Due to the complex nature of the slip and the environmentally sensitive location on which it is situated, there was a lengthy design process to deliver the repair work.”
Work began in September and the road closure took a little longer than anticipated due to bad weather and complications which led to extra work having to be carried out.
Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “We understand that these that these roadworks have been very frustrating for the local community, but we want to thank all the residents and businesses for being so patient and supportive.
“These works have been challenging, but the highways team and our contractor Metcalfe have worked hard to allow the road to be open.
“I would like to apologise for the inconvenience these necessary improvements have caused.”
