Cumberland Council is advising residents to be careful when driving through Caldbeck as amphibians are currently crossing roads in the area.
Following a concerned residents contacting the council's Highway Hotline, it was noted that toads, frogs, and newts were migrating to the pond in Caldbeck village, crossing the road to get there.
To ensure the safety of these amphibians, the council hopped to it and swiftly acted by installing ‘toad crossing warning signs’ along the road to alert drivers to exercise caution. Typically, amphibian migrations occur after dusk, particularly during February, March and April. Consequently, these warning signs will remain in place until the end of April.
Cumberland Council is asking the public to drive carefully through Caldbeck, and to watch out for toads and frogs crossing the road. The public is encouraged to report any road-related issues by visiting the council’s website, or by phoning the Highways Hotline, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm at 0300 373 3736.