A69 in Carlisle to close for five nights of resurfacing work

Summarised from BBC Cumbria's report · Updated 17 Oct, 20:14 · Archive

The A69 Warwick Road in Carlisle will close for resurfacing work from Monday to Friday.

The A69 Warwick Road in Carlisle will undergo resurfacing work starting Sunday afternoon. Four-way traffic lights will be in place by the Tesco junction between 16:30 and 01:00 BST on Sunday, followed by a full closure between Montgomery Way and Tilbury Road from 19:00 on Monday until Friday.

Cumberland Council is carrying out the work to extend the life of the carriageway. The council aims to remove all traffic restrictions by 03:00 each night once the newly laid road surface material has cured. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via Montgomery Way and Durranhill Road, with heavy goods vehicles diverted via the M6 and A6 London Road. Residents within the works area requiring access are encouraged to speak with site staff.

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• Overnight major road closure for resurfacing workCumberland Council says it will start work on Sunday night and expects to finish on Friday.BBC Cumbria · 17 Oct, 15:24

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