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Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential maintenance works on Durranhill Viaduct which are scheduled to begin in early January 2026. The structure carries the C1045 (Eastern Way), which links Warwick Road (A69) and London Road (A6), over Durranhill Road and the Carlisle–Settle and Carlisle–Newcastle railway lines.

Work on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has continued to progress during a difficult month that has been disrupted by some challenging weather. As we move towards the final stages of construction for this major infrastructure project, the cold temperatures and wet conditions are causing delays.

Cumberland residents are reminded that the second phase of the Cumberland Go bus network launches on Monday 1 December 2025, bringing improved connections and more frequent services across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out carriageway reconstruction works at the bus stop opposite Sainsbury’s in Carlisle starting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 for ten days.

Cumberland Council will begin footway and drainage improvement works on Blackwell Road, Carlisle starting Monday 24 November 2025, for approximately eight working days, subject to weather and site conditions.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway improvement works on the C1035 route between Faugh and How starting Monday 24 November.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing on two sections of the A591 starting Monday 24 November. These works are part of the councils ongoing commitment to maintain and improve the local highway network.

Cumberland Council is carrying out essential slope repair works along the B5289 near Ashness Bridge, Keswick, to stabilise the road and improve long-term safety for all users.

Cumberland Council is highlighting how the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) is delivering not only a vital new transport route for vehicles, but also major new facilities for people walking, wheeling and cycling.

A multi-agency coordination group has been working today as partner agencies deal with the effects of surface water flooding in Cumbria.