Work to resurface a section of the A592 and repair its drainage has been extended due to bad weather.
Contractors have been on site between Glenridding and Patterdale since last month.
It was hoped that the second phase of the work, to resurface the road between The Estate and Patterdale Church, would be completed under a five-day temporary road closure this week.
But the recent heavy rain has meant the work could not be completed this week.
The road will remain closed on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11, to finish the resurfacing.
The resurfacing work next week will take place under the temporary road closure from 9.15am to 3pm to maintain access for school transport around the main school delivery and pick-up times and around people’s main travel-to-work times.
Outside these specified working hours, the road will be open with traffic controlled via traffic signals.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the work and signed diversions are also in place.
A spokesman for the council said: “We recognise the additional closures will cause further inconvenience and disruption and we apologise for having to extend the works beyond the original five days, but recent adverse weather has made it impossible to complete the resurfacing this week.
“We’d like to thank drivers and residents in advance for their patience and support whilst we improve the network for everyone.’’
Westmorland and Furness Council is responsible for maintaining 2,600 miles of adopted roads across the area. It is an ageing asset that requires ongoing investment to ensure residents are kept safe and moving.
