Major roadworks will start in Cockermouth later this month.
The work on the A5086 is part of a £14.3m package to improve roads across the Cumberland Council area.
It is due to begin on Monday February 17 and is expected to take around five weeks, subject to weather conditions.
Improvements include repairs, drainage system replacement, traffic sign upgrades, and a refresh of road markings.
The work will be completed in three phases, using temporary traffic lights and road closures.
The phases are as follows:
- Phase 1: Gallowbarrow/Sullart Street – road closure and traffic lights
- Phase 2: Crown Street – road closure
- Phase 3: The Level – road closure and traffic lights
Full access will be available for emergency service vehicles, pedestrians, and dismounted cyclists throughout the work.
Waste and recycling collections will proceed as usual, while updates about temporary bus stop relocations will be posted at affected stops. Passengers with bus route questions are encouraged to contact Stagecoach directly.
Cumberland Council has organised a drop-in session where people can learn more about the project, ask questions, and meet the team managing the work.
The drop-in-session will take place on Tuesday February 11 between 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the town’s Kirkgate Centre.
Cumberland Council said: “We recognise that the A5086 is a key route, and some temporary inconvenience may occur during these works. The council is working closely with local stakeholders, including parish councils and local members, to reduce disruption as much as possible.
If anyone cannot attend the drop-in session, and do have questions, they can contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736
