Carlisle - Temporary Footpath Closures due to Construction Works

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NOS. 109401 AND 109402 IN THE CITY OF CARLISLE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above Order (“the Order”) made by Cumberland Council on 19 May 2026, which became operative on 22 May 2026, because of the likelihood of danger to the public due to construction works taking place on land adjacent to the roads (footpaths) and which would otherwise expire on 22 November 2026 : has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 22 May 2028.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along:

1. the entire length of Public Footpath No. 109401 in the City of Carlisle (between grid references 338948 557496 and 338740 557593: and

2. the entire length of Public Footpath No 109402 in the City of Carlisle (between grid references 338837 557662 and 338785 557732).

There is no suitable alternative route available for pedestrians. However, Kingmoor Sidings Nature Reserve may be accessed via the permissive path from Kingmoor Road to the north of the development site.

Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, The Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle CA6 4SJ or Highways hotline 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website.

If the Works have not been completed within the extension period, the Order may be extended for a further period with the approval of the appropriate Minister.

Chief Legal Officer, Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RD

Dated: 16 October 2026