Cumberland Council is celebrating the success of the extensive road improvement works on the A595 and A5086, marking a significant milestone in upgrading Cumberland’s highways network and infrastructure.
This £14.3 million project, funded through the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, has delivered essential enhancements across 16.5 miles of highway, improving safety and reliability for residents, businesses, and visitors.
The improvement programme, which began in January 2024 and is now largely complete included:
11.05 miles of resurfacing on the A595
6.31 miles resurfaced on the A5086
910 gullies replaced
185 manholes replaced
5,397 kerbs installed
2,493 metres of edgings installed
3,258 road studs installed
64,014 metres of road markings laid
125 streetlights replaced
In addition to celebrating this major infrastructure milestone, Cumberland Council is proud to recognise the outstanding work of the team behind the Scallows Farm Road Embankment Stabilisation project, which has received a Commendation in the CIHT Resilience Award. This national recognition highlights the team's innovative and resilient engineering solutions that strengthen and futureproof our local road network.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We are delighted to have delivered these essential road improvements, ensuring a safer and more resilient highway network for years to come. A huge thank you to our dedicated teams for their hard work and commitment, and to the residents and businesses for their patience and support throughout the works.
“We also extend our sincere thanks to the Government for the Levelling Up Fund, which made this project possible.”
This milestone marks significant progress in Cumberland’s ongoing efforts to enhance transport links, reduce future disruptions, and improve overall road safety.
For further information on road improvement projects across the area, visit the Cumberland Council website or contact the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736.