A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Westmorland and Furness Highways to carry out highway works which are expected to commence 1st September 2025 and anticipated to take 2 weeks to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/site-notice_0814a155b7.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=143707763 

Location:  U5036 Stephenson Ground Bridge near Broughton Mills, for a distance of approx. 25m either side of the centre line of the bridge.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted section of the U5036 U5037, and C5008.  It has been identified that it will not be safe to maintain access for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists throughout the restriction.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will not be maintained for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/15126