Drivers in Cumbria advised of repairs at A69 Pow Maughan Bridge
National Highways are to start work next week
Last updated 10th Jul 2023
Drivers on the A69 in Cumbria are advised to allow more time to travel as National Highways begins repairs to a landmark stone bridge.
Pow Maughan bridge on the A69 near Scotby is undergoing major repairs to strengthen the original stone arch.
The repairs are due to start on Monday 17 July and will be carried out over five weeks.
National Highways A69 Route Manager Ben Dobson said:
“The work will help to prolong the lifetime of the bridge and ensure that the road remains safe to travel on.
“We’re working during the summer holidays as traffic will be lower, meaning reduced delays and less congestion for drivers in the area. We will be carrying out our work during the day and following industry best practice to reduce noise as much as possible.
“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and ask those travelling to please allow more time for your journeys.”
Closure and diversions
To carry the repairs out safely, a lane closure will be in place on the A69 near Carlisle Golf Club.
Traffic lights will be in place to manage road users in both directions, keeping access to and from the golf club at all times. The traffic lights will be in place 24/7 throughout the scheme.
There is no full closure of the A69 as part of this work, but to reduce congestion and delays, drivers are advised to use the following diversions:
• Westbound traffic is advised to follow the A69 Brampton roundabout with the A689, A689 to M6 junction 44, and then south to junction 43. This is approximately an additional six miles.
• Eastbound traffic should follow the same diversion in reverse; M6 junction 44, then A689 east to Brampton roundabout with the A69/A689.
How to find out more
To find out what other work is planned in the north-west, please visit our webpage: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/north-west. You can also follow us on Twitter for the latest updates @HighwaysNWEST.
If you have any queries about the work, please contact us on 0300 123 5000. Or you can email us at: info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
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