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In a rural county like Cumbria, transport is vital - whether it's by bus or your own car, we'll keep you moving. Let us know about travel problems in the county by calling 0845 305 3939.

Latest Road Incidents : Total 11, Cleared 0 Last updated: 10th November 2009 at 05:27
0 very severe incidents 6 severe incidents 3 medium-severity incidents 1 slight-severerity incidents 1 very slight-severity incidents 0 cleared up incidents 0 incidents of an unknown severity
Location Incident Report
high M6 Cumbria
southbound between A69 [M6 junction 43] and A6 [M6 junction 42]
resurfacing roadworks restriction affecting unknown
M6 Cumbria - One lane closed southbound due to resurfacing work between J43, Carlisle and J42, Carlisle South

Last updated: 2nd September 2009 at 11:50, started: 2nd September 2009, ending: 13th December 2009
high M6 Cumbria
northbound between A685 [M6 junction 38] and B6261 [M6 junction 39]
resurfacing roadworks restriction affecting unknown
M6 Cumbria - One lane closed northbound due to resurfacing work between J38, Tebay and J39, Shap

Last updated: 6th October 2009 at 13:12, started: 23rd September 2009, ending: 13th December 2009
high M6 Cumbria
southbound between A69 [M6 junction 43] and A6 [M6 junction 42]
resurfacing roadworks restriction affecting unknown
M6 Cumbria - One lane closed southbound due to resurfacing work between J43, Carlisle and J42, Carlisle South

Last updated: 6th October 2009 at 13:14, started: 6th October 2009, ending: 13th December 2009
high M6 Cumbria
northbound between B5305 [M6 junction 41] and A6 [M6 junction 42]
resurfacing roadworks restriction affecting unknown
M6 Cumbria - One lane closed northbound due to resurfacing work between J41, Catterlen and J42, Carlisle South

Last updated: 27th October 2009 at 11:59, started: 27th October 2009, ending: 13th December 2009
high M6 Cumbria
both ways between B6261 [M6 junction 39] and A66 [M6 junction 40]
contraflow affecting all driving lanes
M6 Cumbria - Delays expected due to contraflow and roadworks between J39, Shap and J40, Penrith

Last updated: 9th October 2009 at 06:37, started: 9th October 2009, ending: 15th January 2010
high A684 Castle Street Kendal
both ways between Gandy Street and Ann Street
closed
A684 Cumbria - Castle Street closed both ways due to sewer works between Gandy Street and Ann Street, in Kendal. Diversion in operation - via Sandylands Road

Last updated: 6th November 2009 at 13:26, started: 6th November 2009, ending: 13th November 2009
normal A66 Stainmore
both ways at Barras Turn-Off
restriction affecting unknown
A66 Cumbria - One lane closed both ways due to drainage works near Barras Turn-Off, in Stainmore

Last updated: 6th October 2009 at 13:34, started: 6th October 2009
normal A66 Penrith
both ways between B6262 and Centre Parcs
resurfacing roadworks
A66 Cumbria - Resurfacing work and temporary traffic lights between Brougham and Centre Parcs, in Penrith

Last updated: 6th October 2009 at 13:43, started: 6th October 2009, ending: 24th December 2009
normal A595 Winscales
both ways between Oily Johnnies and Lillyhall Industrial Estate

A595 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and carriageway repairs between Oily Johnnies and Lillyhall Industrial Estate, in Winscales

Last updated: 7th October 2009 at 12:34, started: 7th October 2009, ending: 13th November 2009
low Hardknott Pass Cockley Beck, South Lakes
both ways between Cockley Beck and Butterilket
closed
Cumbria - Hardknott Pass closed both ways due to carriageway repairs between Cockley Beck and Butterilket, in Cockley Beck, South Lakes. Diversion in operation - signed

Last updated: 3rd November 2009 at 12:55, started: 3rd November 2009, ending: 20th November 2009
very low Kershopefoot Bridge Kershopefoot
both ways at Kershopefoot
overhead services work roadworks closed
Scottish Borders - Kershopefoot Bridge closed both ways due to bridge maintenance work at Kershopefoot, in Kershopefoot

Last updated: 14th October 2009 at 17:21, started: 14th October 2009, ending: 10th January 2010

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