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Cumberland Council is advising residents, businesses and visitors that the slope‑repair works on the B5289 near Ashness Bridge, Keswick, are progressing well but have taken slightly longer than planned.

Cumberland Council has launched a major upgrade to public transport across the area through its Cumberland Go improvement programme, including a new and enhanced 600 hospital route connecting Carlisle - Cumberland Infirmary – Wigton – Cockermouth – Whitehaven – West Cumberland Hospital, seven‑day‑a‑week.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing and footway reconstruction works on the A595 Gateside to Beckside Bridge, Whicham Valley.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing on the B5299 Welton starting Monday 2 March.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce upcoming road improvements on Gote Brow, Station Road and Lorton Street in Cockermouth.

Cumberland Council will shortly begin the second and final phase of embankment repair works at Bell Lonning, Sebergham from Monday 23 February 2026, to improve the long term stability and environmental resilience of the riverbank.

Cumberland Council will begin essential road improvement works on the B5345 Main Street and Egremont Road in St Bees, starting Monday 23 February 2026.

Cumberland Council is carrying out essential maintenance on Wellington Bridge next week, as part of its annual programme to ensure the continued safety and resilience of local infrastructure.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential maintenance on Ennerdale Bridge this month as part of its ongoing programme to protect and maintain the area’s bridges.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing and drainage improvement works on the C1041 at Wreay, beginning Monday 16 February 2026. These works are part of the council’s continued programme to maintain and improve the safety, resilience and quality of the highway network.