A5084 faces 13 months of closures for electricity upgrade works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 11:13 · Archive

Electricity North West will close sections of the A5084 near Torver in South Cumbria for 13 months from October 7, 2026 until February 2, 2027.

Electricity North West will carry out utility upgrade works on the A5084 near Torver in South Cumbria over a 13-month period starting October 7, 2026 and continuing until February 2, 2027. The project includes phased road closures and temporary speed restrictions on affected stretches.

Speed limits of 40mph will be enforced at various points on Rectory Lane and the A5084 near the U5048 and U5082 junctions, with some sections reduced to 10mph during the works. Five sections of the A5084 will be closed sequentially, including stretches ranging from approximately 510m to 1.2km in length at different locations between the U5042 and U5080 junctions.

Northbound traffic will be diverted via unrestricted sections of the A5084, then through Greenodd, Newby Bridge, and across the Lake District via Ambleside Road and Coniston. Southbound vehicles will follow a similar but reversed route. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the works, though pedestrian and cyclist access will not be permitted. Enquiries can be directed to the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3306.

A5084 faces 13 months of closures for electricity upgrade works — Image: NW Evening Mail

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Road faces over a year of closures and speed limitsElectricity North West works bring phased A5084 closures and speed limits around Torver from October 7, with South Cumbria diversions until February 2, 2027.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 10:09
Road faces over a year of closures and speed limitsElectricity North West works bring phased A5084 closures and speed limits around Torver from October 7, with South Cumbria diversions until February 2, 2027.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 10:09

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