Cumberland Council will begin essential road improvement works on the B5345 Main Street and Egremont Road in St Bees, starting Monday 23 February 2026.
The project is designed to enhance the local road network, improve safety and ensure smoother travel for residents, businesses and visitors to the village.
The improvements will be delivered by the council’s contractor, DSD Construction Limited, and the programme is expected to take approximately six weeks, subject to weather conditions.
The works will include road network repairs, drainage repairs and reinstatement of road markings.
To ensure the works can be completed safely and efficiently, the project will be delivered in four phases, using a mixture of temporary traffic lights and road closures. The phases are as follows:
- Phase 1: Station to Cross Hill
- Phase 2: Cross Hill to Outrigg
- Phase 3: Outrigg to Townhead Circle
- Phase 4: Townhead Circle to the south
Access arrangements:
- Working hours: 7.30am – 6.00pm
- Access for residents will be limited during working hours, but traffic marshals will be on site to assist residents in reaching their properties safely.
- Access for emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times, with cyclists and pedestrians escorted safely through the site.
- Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.
- Updates regarding temporary bus stop relocations will be displayed at affected stops, and passengers with specific route questions should contact Stagecoach directly.
For more information, please visit https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/roads or contact the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736, quoting “B5345 Main Street & Egremont Road St Bees carriageway resurfacing works”.
Cumberland Council thanks residents and road users for their patience and cooperation while these important improvements are carried out. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption