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Last updated: Wednesday 25 November 2009 13:00.16 (GMT)

Latest Road Incidents : Total 63, Cleared 0 Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:55
0 very severe incidents 13 severe incidents 47 medium-severity incidents 0 slight-severerity incidents 3 very slight-severity incidents 0 cleared up incidents 0 incidents of an unknown severity
Location Incident Report
high A5091 Eden
both ways between A66 and A592
closed
A5091 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to flooding between Troutbeck and Ullswater, in Eden

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 2009
high A5086 Gote Road Gote Bridge Cockermouth
both ways between Crown Street and A594
closed
A5086 Cumbria - Gote Road (Gote Bridge) closed both ways due to flooding between Town Centre and Papcastle, in Cockermouth

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 19th November 2009
high A595 Holmrook Bridge Holmrook
both ways between B5344 and Gubbergill Turn-Off
closed
A595 Cumbria - (Holmrook Bridge) closed both ways due to flooding between Drigg Turn-Off and Gubbergill Turn-Off, in Holmrook. Diversion in operation - via Santon Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 19th November 2009
high A596 Workington
both ways between Calva Brow and A66 Ramsay Brow
closed affecting bridge
A596 Cumbria - {([Q] bridge)} closed both ways due to flooding between Calva Brow and A66 Ramsay Brow, in Workington. Diversion in operation - via Papcastle Bridge in Cockermouth. The diversion is 18 miles long.

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 19th November 2009, ending: 1st December 2009
high A597 New Bridge Road Workington
both ways between William Street and A596 Northside Road
closed affecting bridge
A597 Cumbria - New Bridge Road {([Q] bridge)} closed both ways due to flooding between William Street and A596 Northside Road, in Workington

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 2009
high A6071 Albert Street Longtown
both ways between Burn Street and Carlisle Road
closed
A6071 Cumbria - Albert Street closed both ways due to flooding between Burn Street and Carlisle Road, in Longtown

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:03
high A5271 High Hill Greta Bridge Keswick
both ways between B5289 High Hill and Carding Mill Lane
closed
A5271 Cumbria - High Hill (Greta Bridge) closed both ways due to flooding between B5289 High Hill and Carding Mill Lane, in Keswick

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 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
northbound between A66 [M6 junction 40] and B5305 [M6 junction 41]
restriction affecting unknown
M6 Cumbria - One lane closed northbound due to roadworks between J40, Penrith and J41, Catterlen

Last updated: 27th October 2009 at 12:04, started: 27th October 2009, ending: 29th November 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 , 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
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
normal B6263 Warwick Bridge
both ways between A69 and Peter Gate
closed
B6263 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to flooding between Warwick on Eden and Peter Gate, in Warwick Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 2009
normal Well Lane Carlisle
both ways between B6264 Brampton Road and A689
closed
Cumbria - Well Lane closed both ways due to flooding between B6264 Brampton Road and A689, in Carlisle

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:50
normal A592 Pooley Bridge
both ways between B5320 and A5091 Park Brow
closed
A592 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to flooding between B5320 and A5091 Park Brow, in Pooley Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:53
normal A590 Bridge Approach Barrow-In-Furness
both ways at Burnaby Street
A590 Cumbria - Queueing traffic on Bridge Approach at Burnaby Street, in Barrow-In-Furness. In the roadworks area

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, ending: 31st March 2010
normal M6 Cumbria
both ways between A74 [M6 junction 44] and A590 [M6 junction 36]
open affecting all driving lanes
M6 Cumbria - Hazardous driving conditions , strong winds and rain between J44, Carlisle North and J36, Kirkby Lonsdale. Approach with care. Matrix sign set to 50 mph

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:55
normal B5305 Penrith
both ways between M6 J41 and Unthank End
closed
B5305 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to fallen tree between Catterlen and Unthank End, in Penrith

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:54
normal A66 Penrith
both ways between M6 J40 and A6108
closed affecting all driving lanes
A66 Cumbria - Closed to high sided vehicles both ways due to strong winds between Penrith and Scotch Corner, in Penrith

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:23
normal Southwaite Bridge Road Cockermouth
both ways at Southwaite Mill
closed
Cumbria - Southwaite Bridge Road closed both ways due to flooding at Southwaite Mill, in Cockermouth

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 2009
normal Low Lorton Bridge Lorton
both ways between Challoner Street and Castlegate
closed
Cumbria - Low Lorton Bridge closed both ways due to flooding between Challoner Street and Castlegate, in Lorton

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 20th November 2009
normal B5320 Pooley Bridge
both ways at A592
closed
B5320 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to flooding at A592, in Pooley Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 20th November 2009
normal B5292 Main Street Cockermouth
both ways between A5086 Sullart Street and Main Street
closed
B5292 Cumbria - Main Street closed both ways due to flooding between A5086 Sullart Street and Main Street, in Cockermouth

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 19th November 2009
normal Caldron Hill Broughton Bridge Great Broughton
both ways at Great Broughton
closed
Cumbria - Caldron Hill (Broughton Bridge) closed both ways due to flooding at Great Broughton, in Great Broughton

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 21st November 2009
normal B5292 Lorton
both ways between B5289 and Lorton Road
closed
B5292 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to flooding between B5289 and Lorton Road, in Lorton

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 22nd November 2009
normal Low Road Cockermouth
both ways at Crown Street
closed
Cumbria - Low Road closed both ways due to flooding at Crown Street, in Cockermouth

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 22nd November 2009
normal B5322 Station Road St Johns In The Vale
both ways between A66 and A591
closed
B5322 Cumbria - Station Road closed both ways due to flooding between A66 and A591, in St Johns In The Vale

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 22nd November 2009
normal Isel Bridge Cockermouth, Isel
both ways at Isel
closed
Cumbria - Isel Bridge closed due to flooding at Isel, in Cockermouth, Isel

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 22nd November 2009
normal B5291 Ouse Bridge Bassenthwaite Lake
both ways between A591 and A66
closed
B5291 Cumbria - (Ouse Bridge) closed both ways due to flooding between A591 and A66, in Bassenthwaite Lake

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 22nd November 2009
normal B5289 Honister Pass/Borrowdale Road Buttermere
both ways between Buttermere and Keswick
closed
B5289 Cumbria - Honister Pass/Borrowdale Road closed both ways due to flooding between Buttermere and Keswick, in Buttermere

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 22nd November 2009
normal Butt Bridge Ennerdale Bridge
both ways at Ennerdale
closed
Cumbria - Butt Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Ennerdale, in Ennerdale Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 23rd November 2009
normal A69 Warwick Bridge Warwick Bridge
both ways between B6263 and Little Corby Road
A69 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights on Warwick Bridge between B6263 and Little Corby Road, in Warwick Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 24th November 2009
normal Cocker Bridge Cockermouth
both ways between B5292 Station Street and Castlegate
closed
Cumbria - Cocker Bridge closed both ways due to flooding between B5292 Station Street and Castlegate, in Cockermouth

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Spark Bridge Spark Bridge
both ways at Spark Bridge
closed
Cumbria - Spark Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Spark Bridge, in Spark Bridge

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Backbarrow Bridge Backbarrow
both ways at A590
closed
Cumbria - Backbarrow Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at A590, in Backbarrow

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Station Road Bridge Keswick
both ways between Brundholme Road and Station Street
closed
Cumbria - Station Road Bridge closed both ways due to flooding between Brundholme Road and Station Street, in Keswick

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Little Braithwaite Bridge Braithwaite
both ways at Braithwaite
closed
Cumbria - Little Braithwaite Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Braithwaite, in Braithwaite

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Bouthrey Bridge Water Yeat
both ways at Water Yeat
closed
Cumbria - Bouthrey Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Water Yeat, in Water Yeat

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Wath Bridge Cleator Moor
both ways at Wath Brow
closed
Cumbria - Wath Bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Wath Brow, in Cleator Moor

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Scalehill Bridge Loweswater
both ways at Loweswater
closed affecting bridge
Cumbria - Scalehill Bridge {([Q] bridge)} closed both ways due to flooding at Loweswater, in Loweswater

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Southwaite bridge Southwaite
both ways at Southwaite
closed
Cumbria - Southwaite bridge closed both ways due to flooding at Southwaite, in Southwaite

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Bridge End Egremont
both ways at Egremont
closed affecting bridge
Cumbria - Bridge End {([Q] bridge)} closed due to flooding at Egremont, in Egremont

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Bridge Hutton
both ways at Hutton John
closed affecting bridge
Cumbria - Bridge {([Q] bridge)} closed both ways due to flooding at Hutton John, in Hutton

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 24th November 2009
normal Road Stair
both ways at Catbells
closed
Cumbria - Road closed both ways due to flooding at Catbells, in Stair

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 12:22, started: 24th November 2009
normal Skinner How Lane Bridge Hawkshead
both ways between Tarns How and Boon Crag
closed affecting bridge
Cumbria - Skinner How Lane Bridge {([Q] bridge)} closed both ways due to flooding between Tarns How and Boon Crag, in Hawkshead

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:54, started: 24th November 2009
normal Road Newby East
both ways between Newby East and Crosby-on-Eden
closed
Cumbria - Road closed both ways due to flooding between Newby East and Crosby-on-Eden, in Newby East

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 11:08, started: 24th November 2009
normal A66 Crackenthorpe
westbound between Crackenthorpe and Bolton junction
unknown roadworks
A66 Cumbria - Resurfacing work, roadworks and temporary traffic lights westbound between Crackenthorpe and Bolton junction, in Crackenthorpe

Last updated: 13th November 2009 at 09:08, started: 13th November 2009, ending: 14th December 2009
normal A66 Dubwath
both ways between B5291 and Castle How

A66 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks between Dubwath and Castle How, in Dubwath

Last updated: 6th October 2009 at 13:41, started: 6th October 2009, ending: 17th December 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: 15th November 2009 at 10:33, started: 6th October 2009, ending: 24th December 2009
normal A66 Bassenthwaite Lake
both ways at B5291
contraflow affecting all driving lanes
A66 Cumbria - Contraflow and roadworks near Dubwath Turn-Off, in Bassenthwaite Lake

Last updated: 27th October 2009 at 12:24, started: 27th October 2009, ending: 13th December 2009
normal A66 Penrith
both ways between A6 and B6262
restriction affecting unknown
A66 Cumbria - One lane closed due to tree cutting between Kemplay Bank Roundabout and Brougham, in Penrith

Last updated: 27th October 2009 at 12:26, started: 27th October 2009, ending: 26th November 2009
normal A66 Troutbeck
both ways at A5091

A66 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks near Ullswater Turn-Off, in Troutbeck

Last updated: 27th October 2009 at 13:04, started: 27th October 2009, ending: 30th November 2009
normal A590 Dalton-In-Furness
both ways at A595 Askam Road

A590 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks at Dalton Roundabout, in Dalton-In-Furness

Last updated: 28th October 2009 at 11:54, started: 28th October 2009, ending: 27th November 2009
normal A590 Meathop
both ways between B5277 and Mill Side Dual Carriageway

A590 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and tree cutting between Meathop Roundabout and Mill Side Dual Carriageway, in Meathop

Last updated: 28th October 2009 at 11:57, started: 28th October 2009, ending: 29th November 2009
normal A590 Ulverston Road Lindal in Furness
both ways at Pennington Lane

A590 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and sewer works on Ulverston Road near Pennington Lane, in Lindal in Furness

Last updated: 28th October 2009 at 11:59, started: 28th October 2009, ending: 30th November 2009
normal A595 Egremont Road Whitehaven
both ways at Mirehouse Road

A595 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Egremont Road near Mirehouse Road, in Whitehaven

Last updated: 28th October 2009 at 12:05, started: 28th October 2009, ending: 17th December 2009
normal A590 County Road Ulverston
both ways between A5087 Quebec Street and Daltongate
resurfacing roadworks
A590 Cumbria - Delays expected on County Road , resurfacing work and temporary traffic lights between A5087 Quebec Street and Daltongate, in Ulverston

Last updated: 28th August 2009 at 11:23, started: 20th August 2009, ending: 29th November 2009
normal Frizington To Parkside Road Frizington
both ways between A5086 Main Street and Parkside
closed
Cumbria - Frizington To Parkside Road closed both ways due to roadworks between A5086 Main Street and Parkside, in Frizington

Last updated: 17th November 2009 at 13:13, started: 17th November 2009, ending: 30th November 2009
normal A590 Bridge Approach Barrow-In-Furness
both ways at Burnaby Street

A590 Cumbria - Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Bridge Approach at Burnaby Street, in Barrow-In-Furness

Last updated: 25th November 2009 at 10:04, ending: 30th March 2010
very low Main Road Pardshaw
both ways at Pardshaw
underground services work roadworks closed affecting all driving lanes
Cumbria - Main Road closed both ways due to water main work in Pardshaw, in Pardshaw. Diversion in operation - via the A5086 Peppercoats Brow

Last updated: 10th November 2009 at 11:33, started: 10th November 2009, ending: 18th December 2009
very low Glebe Road Kendal
both ways between A6 Milnthorpe Road and Anchorite Road
underground services work roadworks closed affecting all driving lanes
Cumbria - Glebe Road closed both ways due to water main work between A6 Milnthorpe Road and Anchorite Road, in Kendal

Last updated: 17th November 2009 at 08:06, started: 17th November 2009, ending: 24th December 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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