Roads, highways and street scene

Cumberland Council will begin essential improvement works at Botchergate Junction from Monday 13 October, as part of the enabling works for Carlisle Station Gateway regeneration project.

Cumberland Council will shortly begin essential footway upgrade works on the A595 Castle Way, adjacent to the Castle.

Cumberland Council is planning to introduce a brand-new Puffin Crossing on the A597, Church Road/Main Road in Harrington – a step forward in making the area safer and more welcoming for pedestrians.

The Newby West Roundabout, a key junction on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) reopened on Monday 8 September 2025.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce that Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) has been awarded funding from the CSLR Trust, a community grant fund provided by principal contractor Galliford Try Infrastructure as part of the Carlisle Southern Link Road project.

Cumberland Council will begin essential works to replace the existing culvert at Blackhall Wood, near Durdar, on Tuesday 26 August 2025.

Cumberland Council will begin essential works to replace Pow Wath Bridge, near Great Orton, on Monday 18 August 2025.

Progress continues at pace across the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project, with July proving to be another productive month on site. Our teams are working hard with several key areas have seen notable advancements.

Cumberland Council has taken a significant step toward transforming local public transport, with the official launch of the procurement process for a major expansion of bus services across the region.

After an incredible 44-year career dedicated to the roads and infrastructure of West Cumbria, Les Bell, Highways Operations Engineer, is retiring from Cumberland Council.