A594 near Cockermouth to close for four-day resurfacing

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:13 · Archive

The A594 near Dovenby, Cumbria, will close in two phases from Monday for resurfacing works lasting until Thursday.

Parts of the A594 between Maryport and Cockermouth will close for resurfacing works from Monday until Thursday. Cumberland Council is undertaking the scheme in two phases to allow the work to be completed safely.

The first phase runs from 06:00 on Monday until 06:00 on Wednesday, closing the road between M-Sport Junction and Dearham Tollbar Junction. The second phase begins at 06:00 on Wednesday and continues until 20:00 on Thursday, closing the section from Cockermouth Roundabout to M-Sport Junction. Whitehaven News reports the work is urgent and aimed at providing 'a smoother, safer and more reliable road surface' on the busy route.

Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the project. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained wherever it is safe to do so, and emergency services, pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be able to pass through the works area. Motorists are being urged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel during the resurfacing scheme.

How it is being reported

• Road closures planned as urgent resurfacing work begins on A594 near DovenbyMotorists are being warned to expect disruption next week as urgent resurfacing work is carried out on the A594 near Dovenby.News & Star · 10 Oct, 12:54
• Road closures planned as urgent resurfacing work begins on A594 near DovenbyMotorists are being warned to expect disruption next week as urgent resurfacing work is carried out on the A594 near Dovenby.Whitehaven News · 10 Oct, 12:54
• Key road to close for resurfacing worksResurfacing works are to last for four days on parts of the A594 around Dovenby, near Cockermouth.BBC Cumbria · 9 Oct, 21:51

In this story: A594 · Dovenby · Cockermouth · Maryport · Cumberland Council · M-Sport

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