Cargo cycleway gears up for the next phase

Highways team member and van

Cumberland Council gears up for the next phase of its Carlisle LCWIP Route 38 – Cargo, stretching from Cargo to Carlisle's Northern Bypass, starting on Monday 26 February.

The initiative, a vital component of Carlisle’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), not only addresses safety concerns but also promises to enhance active travel between Cargo and Kingmoor. The planned connections to schools, shops, and employment sites will make commuting easier for residents.

As part of the preparation for this route, the council will remove a hedge in the island section of the lay-by between the road and the lay-by. Additionally, selective trimming of specific hedge areas towards the roundabout will be carried out. This project will start on Monday 26 February, and is expected to conclude within two days, weather permitting.

To facilitate the work, temporary traffic lights will be implemented throughout the duration of the project.

Access will be maintained for emergency services during the works.

Cumberland Council wishes to thank the community for their continued support and patience while they improve the cycle route and apologise for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736 or visit the Cumberland Council website.