Two roads in north-west England to close for utility works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 06:15 · Archive

A road in Barrow-in-Furness will close for a week from November 3, and a Carlisle road will close for three hours on November 8, for utility works.

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced the planned closure of Titchfield Street in Barrow-in-Furness from its junction with Romney Road, extending approximately 40 metres southeast. The restriction is set to begin on November 3 and is expected to last for a week. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained, with an alternative route for vehicles provided via Romney Road, Ainslie Street, Newport Road, and the unrestricted section of Titchfield Street.

Separately, Orton Road in Carlisle is set to close at its junction with Shady Grove Road and Crosshill Drive on November 8 from 9am to midday for utility works. An alternative route will be available via parts of Orton Road, Wigton Road (A595), Queensway, Crosshill Drive, Newtown Road (B5307), and Shady Grove Road. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will have access throughout this closure.

Residents requiring further information can contact the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3306 for the Barrow closure (quoting reference TTROW/20389) or 0300 373 3736 for the Carlisle closure (quoting reference TTROC/20118).

How it is being reported

• Carlisle road set to close for utility works for three hoursA Carlisle road is set to close for utility works.News & Star · 1 Nov, 05:00
• Barrow street set to close for a week for utility worksA Barrow road is set to close for utility works.NW Evening Mail · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Barrow-in-Furness · Carlisle · Westmorland and Furness Council

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