People will not be able to use a West Cumbrian road from Monday as work continues to improve the A595.
Villagers in Bothel and Torpenhow have previously been able to access the closed Torpenhow Road in the evening and on weekends as pedestrians.
But Cumbria County Council said access will be restricted:
- Monday November 28 until Friday December 23.
- Tuesday January 3 2023 until Wednesday January 18 2023.
The above dates are weather dependent, and the county council will inform residents once the road is open again to pedestrians.
The county council is making improvements to the Greyhound Inn/Torpenhow junction on the A595; between Bothel and Torpenhow.
The project aims to improve the quality of the roads, reduce travel times, improve reliability, safety, and resilience of journeys. Residents and businesses will have better access to Carlisle and West Cumbria, thereby supporting the local economy.
The council said work was was progressing well. Despite the recent wet weather, work has continued with the excavation and drainage for the new section of road to Torpenhow, as well as the diversion of Bothel Beck.
The next few weeks will see the extension of the Bothel Beck culvert, completion of the Torpenhow Road earthworks, and progress on the road widening. Works are due to start on the Bothel side of the road early December 2022.
Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “I am delighted with the progress of the construction, and the recent severe weather hasn’t slowed the project down. Torpenhow Junction at Bothel, on the A595, will improve connectivity between Carlisle and West Cumbria.
“I understand that closing pedestrian access to Toepenhow Road is frustrating for the local residents, but public safety is our top priority, and this closure is necessary to keep the public and staff safe.”
“I would like to thank all the local residents, who have been extremely supportive and patient while we continue to improve the road network.”
