The Crescent and Warwick Road
The project is a city centre active travel link. It will join onto the recently constructed city centre cycling and walking improvements that end on The Crescent in Carlisle.
It will provide a cycleway around The Crescent, a new junction layout for the Crescent/Warwick Road/Lowther Street junction, and cycleways on both sides of Warwick Road for movements West and East, up to and including the Spencer Street/Brunswick Street junction.
This project is part of the council’s wider commitment to Active Travel, focusing on creating safer, more attractive and accessible routes for walking, wheeling, and cycling, strengthening the area’s role as a key corridor for residents, visitors, and businesses. By enhancing the public realm and improving sustainable travel networks, the scheme builds on the success of recent regeneration projects across Carlisle.
Updating The Crescent and Warwick Road will deliver a wide range of benefits for Carlisle. The project will create safer, more people‑friendly streets by improving crossings, clarifying routes, and upgrading walking and cycling facilities, helping users move confidently and securely between key city centre destinations.
Health and wellbeing also sits at the heart of the design, with the improvements encouraging more active lifestyles, supporting physical activity, boosting mental wellbeing, and ensuring easier access to schools, workplaces, and essential services.
Email Contact
Businesses, residents and visitors can share feedback at any time by contacting:
[email protected]
Drop‑In Engagement Event
Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to view design concepts and speak with the project team.
Venue: The Mail Exchange, The Halston, Carlisle
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Time: 3pm to 6pm
If you cannot attend, you can email questions to:
[email protected]
Why is this project needed
The Crescent and Warwick Road corridor currently experiences high traffic volumes and limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Improvements are needed to increase safety, accessibility and the attractiveness of the city centre.
Will there be road closures during construction
Construction phasing has not yet been finalised. Any closures will be communicated well in advance and planned to minimise disruption.
How will businesses be supported during the work
The project team will liaise closely with local businesses, ensuring continued access for customers, deliveries and staff wherever possible.
Will the project reduce car access
The scheme encourages more active travel but aims to maintain vehicle access to key destinations. Any proposed changes will be shared during consultation.
How can I have my say
You can attend the drop‑in event, speak to the project team during business visits, or contact us via email at any time.
How will this be funded
The project is being funded through the Active Travel Fund (ATF), a national programme that helps local authorities improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes.
ATF provides both capital and revenue grants to support the planning and delivery of inclusive active travel schemes. Across five funding rounds, councils have been required to meet key criteria such as:
Following national cycling design standards (LTN 1/20)
Developing Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) or similar
Engaging with local communities
Demonstrating strong local leadership and robust design processes
For this scheme, ATF Round 5 has awarded £100,000 to support detailed design work for The Crescent and Warwick Road (LCWIP Route 18) in Carlisle
For more funding details please go to: Active Travel Funding | Cumberland Council