Water works cause traffic delays on A590 in Cumbria

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Temporary traffic lights installed for water mains works are causing congestion on the A590 near Lindal-in-Furness.

Temporary traffic lights installed for water mains works by United Utilities on the A590 near Lindal-in-Furness have been causing slow-moving traffic. The lights were installed on Monday night and are expected to continue until the end of Wednesday, October 28.

The congestion comes on top of separate overnight closures of the A590 between Ulverston and Swathmoor. These closures run between 8pm and 6am from Mondays to Friday until October 31 and are part of reconstruction and renewal work being carried out by National Highways.

Motoristas are advised to avoid the affected stretch of road during the overnight closure periods.

How it is being reported

• Motorists warned of heavy congestion on A590Water mains works by United Utilities on the A590 near Lindal-in-Furness have been causing slow-moving traffic all morning after lights were installed.Westmorland Gazette · 27 Oct, 12:54
• Motorists warned of heavy congestion on A590Water mains works by United Utilities on the A590 near Lindal-in-Furness have been causing slow-moving traffic all morning after lights were installed.NW Evening Mail · 27 Oct, 12:54

In this story: A590 · Lindal-in-Furness · United Utilities · National Highways · Ulverston · Swathmoor · Cumbria

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