Storm Boelo: Police urging public to plan journeys as roads across Cumbria made dangerous due to fallen trees and debris

Cumbria Police are urging the public to remain vigilant, and to plan their journeys accordingly following damaged caused by Storm Boelo. Roads and streets have been made dangerous by fallen trees and debris.
Hundreds of homes are currently experiencing power outages. Electricity North West are working to bring power back to people’s homes.
Police are asking drivers to take extra care when travelling, as road conditions can change quickly. Be prepared for fallen trees, debris, surface water and other hazards, and never attempt to drive through flood water.
A list of roads throughout the county have been affected.
Please note that the list below is not exhaustive and conditions may change rapidly.
Updated road disruption reported to the police below:
⚠️ A591, between Ambleside and Windermere – Multiple fallen trees, causing various blockages
⚠️Chapel Brow Roundabout, Little Clifton – Fallen tree blocking road
⚠️B6260, between Orton and Tebay – Fallen tree blocking road
⚠️Rating Lane, between Furness College and St Bernards School – Fallen tree, passable
⚠️Outside the Grand Hotel, Grange over Sands – Two fallen trees blocking road
⚠️A595, between Bigrigg and Whitehaven – Fallen tree blocking road
⚠️Calder Bridge to Sellafield Road, Calderbridge – Flooded road, not passable
⚠️B5278, near to Holker Village – Fallen trees, not passable
⚠️B5305, between J41 and Wigton – Fallen tree
⚠️B5277, Lindale Road – Fallen trees blocking road
⚠️A66, Burns turn off just after Keswick towards Threlkeld – Fallen trees, partially blocking road
⚠️Rickerby Lane, Portinscale – Fallen tree, blocking road
⚠️Bolton, Church Brow – Fallen tree, blocking road
⚠️B5289, near to Mary Mount – Fallen trees, blocking road
⚠️Fergushill on the C1005 to the A6071 Kirklinton – Fallen trees blocking road
⚠️B5278, from Cark via Haverthwaite – Fallen trees, blocking road
⚠️A593, Skelwith Bridge – Fallen trees blocking road
⚠️M6, between J39 and J40 NB, lane one blocked by tree branch
Cumbria Police have said they are currently experiencing a high volume of calls into the control room due to the weather.
The A66 remains closed to all vehicles and is expected to remain closed most of the day.
Emergency services, local authorities and partner agencies are continuing to work together to reduce the impact of Storm Boelo, clear hazards and restore services as quickly and as safely as possible.

Weather

10°C
Today, 2pm
Heavy Rain with 29mph Breeze from westerly
15°C
Monday, 2pm
Light Rain with 18mph Breeze from southerly
11°C
Tuesday, 2pm
Light Rain Showers with 21mph Breeze from south-westerly
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