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Update: Road improvements on B5292 Lorton Street Cockermouth

Cumberland Council would like to provide an update on road improvements on Lorton Street, Cockermouth, this is an ambitious project to enhance the local road network and ensure safer, smoother travel for residents and businesses.
2 April 2026
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Emergency Road Closure for the U4070 Corney Fell

Following recent deterioration of the U4070 Corney Fell Road, Cumberland Council has put in place an emergency closure on the U4070 Corney Fell Road to allow repair works to be carried out safely. The closure will be in place from 01 April 2026 for ten working days (subject to weather and site conditions).
2 April 2026
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