A road in Appleby has reopened after 12 months’ of work has been completed.
The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin have completed all works in the Holme Street and Chapel Street areas as part of the town’s flood management scheme.
Construction will now focus in Broad Close car park.
Work is progressing on the construction of shafts on the site. They are due to be complete before the end of the year.
Construction of the new pumping station is then due to begin early next year, followed by a period of testing and commissioning.
While Broad Close car park is closed, the Environment Agency, working with Oaklea Trust. continue to provide alternative free car parking at the former Edenside Care Home.
When completed, the Appleby Flood Risk Management Scheme will better protect 64 properties around High Wiend, Low Wiend, Bridge Street, Holme Street, Chapel Street, and Doomgate. It will also help keep key roads open during flood events, ensuring residents and businesses maintain access.
Environment Agency project manager for Appleby Flood Risk Management Scheme, Ross McKeown said: “To have completed all the work requiring traffic management is a key milestone.
“We appreciate the patience and support from residents, business owners and visitors, who have worked with us during the necessary periods of traffic management as we work to deliver these important improvements.”
