Roads, highways and street scene

Cumberland Council is set to embark on a transformative journey for its road infrastructure, thanks to a substantial £14.3 million investment from the Government's Levelling Up Fund, which was received in 2023.

The Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth has reopened to traffic this morning (Friday 15 December). The bridge was closed to vehicles following the partial collapse of the adjacent Old Courthouse building.

Contractors involved in the construction of the Carlisle Southern Link Road have come together to support those most in need this winter by donating much-needed items to Carlisle Foodbank.

Cumberland Council highways crews have worked around the clock over the last week with a concerted effort over the weekend dealing with the impact of the recent heavy snow and ice in the county.

Cumberland Council has invested £112,000 in a resurfacing project at Dyke Nook on the A591.

Cumberland Council has invested £160,000 in a resurfacing project in Keswick.

Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses of forthcoming carriageway improvement works on London Road, Carlisle.

Cumberland Council has completed an extensive street cleansing initiative for Egremont.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce a focused programme for cleaning activity within Whitehaven.

Cumberland Council is advising residents in Hall Brow and Ramsay Brow in Workington regarding forthcoming highway drainage survey and cleaning activities, scheduled to commence next week.