Three roads in Cockermouth are set to close for improvement work over the next few weeks.
Cumberland Council will begin work on the A5086 Gote Brow, Station Road and Lorton Street in Cockermouth from today, Monday March 2.
The planned works will be carried out by the council’s contractor, DSD Construction Limited and include road repairs, drainage system upgrades, and refreshed road markings.
The two projects will be carried out sequentially, using a combination of temporary traffic lights and road closures.
Work on the A5086 Gote Brow began on Monday February 23, initially under two-way temporary traffic lights.
A full road closure is in place from today, Monday March 2 for two weeks.
Remaining works will be followed under two-way temporary traffic lights for one week.
The scheme is expected to take around four weeks in total, subject to weather and site conditions.
The U2286 Station Road and the B5292 Lorton Street scheme will begin on Monday March 16 under a formal road closure for around three weeks, again subject to weather and site conditions.
During this period, three-way temporary traffic lights will operate at Kirkgate and Market Place junction to help manage congestion.
During road closures, access for residents will be limited. However, traffic marshals will be on site throughout to help residents reach their properties, whenever it is safe to do so.
A fully signed diversion route will be in place for all road users during the full road closures.
All businesses will remain open as usual during the works and the council is encouraging residents and visitors to continue supporting them.
Full access will be available for emergency service vehicles, pedestrians, and dismounted cyclists throughout the works.
Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal. Passengers with queries about bus routes are advised to contact Stagecoach and Reays directly.
Cumberland Council said it recognised that these routes are key through the town and that some temporary inconvenience may occur.
It added that it was working closely with parish councils and local members to minimise disruption wherever possible.
