Multiple Cumbrian roads to close for utility and drainage works

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 06:00 · Archive

Several roads across Cumbria are scheduled to close in October and November for utility and drainage works.

Several roads across Cumbria are scheduled to close in the coming weeks for utility and drainage works, with councils announcing diversions and alternative routes for residents and commuters.

Anchorite Road in Kendal is set to close from October 31 for three weeks. The closure, affecting a 75-metre section from the junction with Anchorite Fields, will redirect vehicles via Echo Barn Hill, Greengate Lane, and Anchorite Fields. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will retain access to the route.

In Staveley, part of Back Street and Main Street will close for approximately two days starting November 1 for utility works. An alternative route will be available via Main Street, Kendal Road, the A591, Danes Road, and Windermere Road.

Barrow-in-Furness will see a nine-day closure of Bath Street from November 9. The 30-metre affected section at the junction with Anson Street will be completely closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, with an alternative route via Anson Street, Keyes Street, Parry Street, and the unrestricted section of Bath Street.

In Scaleby, a 40-metre section of the C1011 road will close from November 9 for approximately five days for drainage works. The alternative route uses unrestricted sections of the C1011, the A6071, Smithfield, and the C1012. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use the route, though cyclists must dismount.

Residents seeking further information can contact the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3306 or visit the relevant council website, quoting the reference number for their local closure.

How it is being reported

• Barrow street set to close for nine days for utility workA nine-day road closure is planned for Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness.NW Evening Mail · 28 Oct, 05:00
• North Cumbrian village road set to close for five days for drainage worksA road in Scaleby is set to close in November for drainage works.News & Star · 28 Oct, 05:00
• Westmorland and Furness village road set to close for two daysA road in Staveley is set to close for approximately two days for utility works.Westmorland Gazette · 28 Oct, 05:00
• Kendal road set to close this weekend as works beginA Kendal road is set to close for three weeks for utility works.Westmorland Gazette · 27 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Kendal · Anchorite Road · Staveley · Barrow-in-Furness · Scaleby · Westmorland and Furness Council · Cumberland Council

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