Cumberland Council is now entering the formal stage of consultation and is inviting the public to share their views on the speed limits on the new Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) and its connecting routes.
Cumberland Council intends to apply the national speed limit along the route and is proposing changes to the speed limit on adjoining routes. It is inviting comments from residents, stakeholders, and road users who may have any objections to the proposals.
The proposals are outlined below, and detailed plans can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/CSLR-TRO
Cumberland Council proposals:
- To apply the National Speed Limit along the full CSLR route.
- Introduce new 30 mph speed limits on parts of Wigton Road, Scalegate Road, Newbiggin Road, Burthwaite Road, Dalston Road, Peter Lane, Buckabank Road, Durdar Road, Brisco Road.
- Introduce new 40 mph speed limits on parts of Dalston Road, Burbank Road, Ivegill Road, Brisco Road.
Any opinions or comments should be submitted by email to [email protected], quoting “CSLR Speed Limits Review” in the subject line.
The statutory consultation will begin on 7 November 2025 and will run for three weeks.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“Whether you drive the route daily or just care about safety in your community, your voice matters. This is more than just setting speed limits, it’s about shaping how people live, travel, and connect across our region.
“It only takes a couple of minutes to take part, but it could influence these roads for decades to come.”