Slope repairs carried out at the side of a popular Lake District road have been completed.
Cumberland Council has completed the work along the B5289 near Ashness Bridge, near Keswick, to help protect the much-loved route around Derwent Water and ensure its long-term resilience.
The work, delivered by Metcalfe’s Plant Hire on behalf of the council, involved rebuilding the slope from the carriageway using specialist equipment.
The repairs were necessary following damage caused by Storm Desmond. The council said they are a key part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the area for residents, businesses and visitors.
Listening to feedback from the local community, the council worked with its contractor to adapt the approach for the final phase of the scheme.
Plans were revised to allow the use of temporary traffic lights rather than a full road closure, meaning the B5289 could remain open while the work was completed.
Smaller machinery was then used to safely complete the works from both the shoreline and the road, helping to minimise disruption while maintaining steady progress on site.
Cllr Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places, said: “Our priority is always to keep people safe and keep our communities moving.
“These repairs were essential to protecting this well-used route around Derwent Water, and I’m pleased we were able to work with residents and our contractor to find a solution that kept the work on track while allowing traffic to continue using the B5289.
“We take responsibility for our people and our places, and while we can’t take this approach on every scheme, where we can adapt and reduce disruption, we will.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their patience and for sharing their feedback, it helps us deliver services that truly work for our communities.”
