Cumberland Council is informing residents, businesses, and visitors that the Hadrian’s Wall Path in Carlisle will be temporarily closed for two weeks, from Monday 10 July.
The public footpath carrying the Hadrian’s Wall Path, located adjacent to the River Eden between the Sheep Mount and Engine Lonning in Carlisle, will be temporarily closed for two weeks. This closure is necessary to carry out essential safety works on dying and diseased trees that are overhanging the path.
To ensure the works can be carried out in nesting season a habitat assessment will be carried out prior to the commencement of any work.
Cumberland Council has been diligently conducting surveys of the rights of way network to ensure the safety of the public. Following a safety inspection on the Eden Riverbank path, revealed some trees along the path have been affected by Ash Die Back which could cause potential hazards to those using the path.
To guarantee the safety of path users, a signed diversion will be implemented for the duration of the closure. This diversion will guide users along an alternative route, allowing them to continue their journey while the necessary works are being completed on the Hadrian’s Wall Path.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“The safety of our community and visitors is of utmost importance, and it has come to our attention that the trees in question pose a potential hazard to those using the footpath. To ensure the well-being and security of all users, it is imperative that these safety concerns are addressed promptly.
“We understand that the temporary closure may cause some inconvenience, and we apologise for any disruption this may cause. However, we believe that a short-term inconvenience is necessary to ensure the long-term safety and enjoyment of this beautiful part of our community.”