Engineers assessing damage after major landslip on A592
New images from the scene show the extent of the damage
Assessments and technical surveys are now underway following a significant landslip that has forced the closure of the A592 at High Kingate, roughly halfway between Troutbeck and the Kirkstone Inn.
The landslip, which occurred on Wednesday (5 November), was triggered by recent heavy rainfall and has partly undermined the carriageway, prompting an emergency road closure to protect public safety.
New images from the scene show the extent of the damage, with large amounts of material washed down the steep hillside beneath the road.
A signed diversion route remains in place via the A6, while engineers and geotechnical specialists conduct detailed inspections and stability assessments.
A Westmorland and Furness Council spokesperson said: "Safety of road users is our main priority and this emergency closure has been absolutely necessary to protect the public.
"As the new pictures clearly demonstrate, this has been a significant landslip that has undermined the road with a lot of material washed down the steep hillside.
"We recognise that the closure will cause some inconvenience, but for the safety of themselves and others, road users are requested to observe and respect the closures and please do not try to get through the barriers on the closed section.
"This is a difficult, restricted site and the technical assessments and surveys are continuing. We will provide further updates when we know more about next steps."
Further information about the reopening of the route will be shared once engineers have completed their investigations and determined the scale of repair work required.