There have been several extreme weather events that have badly affected the UK transport network over the past decade. Many lessons have been learnt, including for us to maintain a core network of roads that we will aim to keep continuously open in extreme weather.
Extreme weather is defined as:
- high winds
- heatwaves
- flooding
- extreme cold
- snow and ice
National Highways
National Highways look after 4 major roads in Cumberland:
- M6
- A66
- A595 - from the A66 to Calder Bridge
- A69 - from Carlisle M6 Junction 43 heading east
Resilient road network map
Our resilient road network:
- ensures continuity with the resilient road networks of neighbouring councils
- has links to motorways and major roads that are the responsibility of National Highways