Cumberland Council is pleased to announce upcoming road improvement works on the C4001 Lowca, aimed at enhancing the local road network and supporting safer, smoother journeys for residents, businesses and visitors.
The works, which will be delivered by the council’s contractor, DSD Construction Limited, are scheduled to begin on Monday 11 May 2026 and are expected to take approximately five days, subject to weather conditions.
The scheme includes road network and drainage repairs, the installation of a new raised table to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, upgrades to street lighting, cycle route improvements, and the reinstatement and enhancement of road markings.
To ensure the works can be completed efficiently and safely, the scheme will be delivered under official road closures. Signed diversions will be in place, where required.
Having listened to feedback from schools, parents and residents about the timing of the works during the GCSE exam period, Cumberland Council has worked with its contractor to adjust working arrangements.
Working hours will now be 9am to 6pm, allowing school buses to collect students in the morning and helping to ensure pupils can travel to their exams on time.
During afternoon drop‑off periods, school buses will still be required to use the official signed diversion, which will remain in place for the duration of the works
Throughout the works, full access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles under blue or green light conditions, as well as for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists.
Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal. Information about any temporary bus stop relocations will be displayed at affected stops, and passengers are encouraged to contact Stagecoach directly for route‑specific queries.
Cumberland Council recognises that the C4001 Lowca is an important local route and that some temporary inconvenience may occur while the works are carried out. The council is working closely with local stakeholders, including Parish Councils and local members, to minimise disruption wherever possible.
The improvements reflect Cumberland Council’s ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel choices and creating safer, more accessible routes for residents, commuters and visitors.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We’re pleased to be bringing these improvements forward on the C4001 in Lowca, which is an important route for local residents as well as people walking, wheeling and cycling along the coast.
“Health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and this scheme reflects that by making it easier and safer for people to travel actively as part of their everyday journeys. The works will help deliver smoother journeys for drivers, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and strengthen links along Hadrian’s Cycleway.
“While there will be some short‑term disruption while the work is carried out, these upgrades will provide long‑term benefits for the community and support more sustainable travel choices across the area.”
Cumberland Council would like to thank the community for their continued patience and support while these essential improvements are delivered and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
For further information, please visit the Cumberland Council website or contact the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736, using reference C4001 Lowca– Carriageway repair.
