Work on Appleby’s flood scheme will be paused due to the town’s horse fair.
The temporary Edenside car park will be closed between Monday June 1 and Tuesday June 9.
Concrete barriers will be placed at the entrances to the working areas to prevent public access and ensure public safety.
During this time, the closed sites will be monitored by security personnel to ensure the compound and construction areas are secure while the project team continue to work off site.
Environment Agency project manager, Ross McKeown, said: “The safety of the public is paramount, and with so many visitors coming to the town and the scale of the works taking place, it is essential we pause our works.
“We are working closely with Appleby Town Council and Westmorland & Furness Council to ensure that all necessary measures are in place ahead of the fair.
“Our teams will be working off-site, and this pause in construction is part of our planned work schedule and will not impact our progress.”
