Cumberland Council to implement evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite

Cumberland Council is set to begin evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite, part of a £14.3 million investment from the Government's Levelling Up Fund.

The works, carried out by the council's contractor DSD Construction Limited, will start on Tuesday 7 May, and continue until Friday 24 May, between 7.00pm and 5.00am.

The council's comprehensive improvement program has already completed work on the A5086 Scallow Farm to Rowrah, A595 Whicham Valley, and A5086 Crossgates to Kirkland. The upcoming work at Waberthwaite will include road network repairs, drainage replacement, and refreshing of road markings.

Cumberland Council acknowledges that this project may cause some inconvenience to road users, especially since the A595 is a major road. However, the council is working with local stakeholders, including Parish Councils and local members, to mitigate the disruption as best as possible.

Work will be taking place from Tuesday 7 May until Friday 24 May, between 7.00pm until 5.00am.

From 7.00pm and 10.00pm, vehicles will be able to travel through the site with escort assistance but delays of up to 30 minutes may occur. The site team will do their best to minimise these delays.

From 10.00pm to 5.00am the entire site will need to be closed with no access for the public.

Access for emergency vehicles, under blue lights, will be maintained.

Cumberland Council wishes to thank the community for their continued support and patience while they improve the road network and apologise for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact Cumberland Council's Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736 or visit the Cumberland Council website.

Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:

"We understand the inconvenience that these works may cause, but they are vital for ensuring that our roads are safe and in good condition.

"We're committed to working as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise disruption and thank the community for their support and patience."

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