A Sedbergh bridge will close for three weeks for essential repairs and restoration.
Work is due to start on the Grade II-listed Lincoln’s Bridge on the A684 on Monday, April 7.
Westmorland and Furness Council said the work will help preserve its listed status and the structural integrity of the bridge.
It will include restoring the parapet walls and the supporting structure beneath, with several sections of the parapet wall being rebuilt.
It added: “While minor existing defects have been addressed through the council’s regular monitoring, this maintenance must be carried out with no delay to prevent the risk of a longer, unexpected closure.
“Due to the complexity of the reconstruction and the narrow width of the bridge, the road must remain closed 24 hours a day. This is to ensure the safety of vehicles and pedestrians, even outside of active working hours.”
A short diversion, for use by light vehicles only, will be signed via the unrestricted sections of the A684, B6256 and A683.
The alternative route for HGVs will be via the unrestricted sections of the A684, M6, A65 and A683.
Emergency services have been notified of the closure and diversion route.
