Part of A6 in Cumbria closed for 3 weeks as part of £38m scheme
Phase 1, on the stretch of the A6 from Green House to Ullsmoor, will start on Monday (23 June)
A key road running through Cumbria is set to shut today (23 June) for three weeks as part of a £38 million project to tackle potholes and improve infrastructure.
Part of the A6 through Shap will be closed for 21 days, undertaken in two phases.
It forms part of Westmorland and Furness Council’s £37.7 million highways and transport investment programme.
Phase 1, on the stretch of the A6 from Green House to Ullsmoor, will start on Monday (23 June), with phase 2 following on the stretch between Bampton junction and the north end of the 40mph signs.
Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrian access to properties will be maintained throughout the works.
Signed diversions will be in place during the temporary road closures via the M6 with alternative diversions for non-motorway vehicles.
"vital upgrades"
A spokesperson for the council said: “We apologise for any inconvenience and disruption caused while we undertake this necessary work in Shap and would like to thank drivers and residents for their patience and support whilst we improve the network for everyone.
“Westmorland and Furness Council is responsible for maintaining 2,600 miles of adopted roads across the area. It is an ageing asset that requires ongoing investment to ensure residents are kept safe and moving.
“We’re investing in a comprehensive programme of improvements to highways and transport that includes even more pothole repairs to build on the 33,000 we fixed last year, full resurfacing of 59 roads on our priority network and surface dressing on a further 73 routes.
“Other vital upgrades will be delivered in repairs and maintenance, including for bridges and structures, footway resurfacing, public rights of way, drainage, street lighting and traffic signals.’’