A road will be closed in a West Cumbrian village from next Monday.
The C4001, which runs through Lowca, near Whitehaven, will be closed for five days from Monday, May 11, subject to weather conditions.
The scheme includes road network and drainage repairs, the installation of a new raised table to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, upgrades to street lighting, cycle route improvements, and the reinstatement and enhancement of road markings.
Improvements will also be made to Route 72 of the National Cycle Network, also known as Hadrian’s Cycleway.
Diversions will be in place where required.
The work will be carried out by DSD Construction on behalf of Cumberland Council.
The authority said: “Having listened to feedback from schools, parents and residents about the timing of the works during the GCSE exam period, we have worked with its contractor to adjust working arrangements.
“Working hours will now be 9am to 6pm, allowing school buses to collect students in the morning and helping to ensure pupils can travel to their exams on time.
“During afternoon drop‑off periods, school buses will still be required to use the official signed diversion, which will remain in place for the duration of the work.”
Full access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles under blue or green light conditions, as well as for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists.
Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.
Information about any temporary bus stop relocations will be displayed at affected stops, and passengers are encouraged to contact Stagecoach directly for route‑specific queries.
