Westmorland and Furness Council have put an emergency road closure in place on Inglewood Road due to the likelihood of danger to the public posed by a collapsed sewer.
The council has put a 21 days closure in place to enable the collapsed sewer is repaired a d reduce the risk posed to the public.
The closure of Inglewood Road is anticipated to be required for 8 days during the closure a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.
Access for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of these works.
A suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed via the unrestricted sections of Inglewood Road, Salkeld Road, Scotland Road (A6) and Stoneybeck Roundabout.