Cumberland - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility Works

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

(VARIOUS ROADS, WIGTON, ROCKCLIFFE, COTHEHILL AND WEST CURTHWAITE)

(TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable utility works to be carried out (“the Works”), Cumberland Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the lengths of road specified in the attached Schedule.

Suitable diversion routes will be indicated on site by the display of relevant traffic signs as and when the temporary closures are in force. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

Any queries to the Highways Hotline 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website. The references to quote are detailed in the schedule.

The Order will come into operation on 23 November 2026 and may continue in force for a maximum duration of eighteen months. However, please note that it is anticipated that the restrictions will only be required as stated in the schedule and only as and when the relevant traffic signs are displayed.

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

6 November 2026

SCHEDULE

EXTENT OF RESTRICTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

1. U2144 and U2146, Near Wigton – From 23 November 2026 for approx. 8 days (Ref: TTROC/19404)

(i) U2144, from its junction with the U2146, extending in a north westerly direction for approx. 1.3km; and

(ii) U2146, from its junction with the U2144, extending in a south easterly direction for approx. 1.2km.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted section of the U2144, C2048, Syke Road, B5304, C2041, U2145 and unrestricted section of the U2146.

2. C1016, Near Rockcliffe – From 27 November 2026 for approx. 1 day between 0800 and 1800 hours (Ref: TTROC/20351)

From a point approx. 30m north east of its junction with the U1065, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 180m.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted sections of the C1016, C1022, Todhills and U1070, Rockcliffe.

3. U2142 Cuddy Lonning, Wigton – From 1 December 2026 for approx. 3 days (Ref: TTROC/19941)

From its junction with the B5302, West Road, to its junction with the U2138, Longthwaite Road.

Alternative Route: via the U2138, Longthwaite Road, B5305, South End and High Street, B5302, and West Road.

4. U1167, Cotehill – From 2 December 2026 for approx. 2 days (Ref: TTROC/20353)

From a point approx. 480m north west of its junction with the C1040, extending in a north westerly direction for its entire length.

There is no suitable alternative route available for vehicles.

5. C2047 and U2345, West Curthwaite – From 10 December 2026 for approx. 8 days (Ref: TTROC/19726)

(i) C2047 from its junction with the A595, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 2.2km; and

(ii) U2345, from its junction with the C2047, extending in a north westerly direction for its entire length. A distance of approx. 70m.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted section of the C2047, C2048, Thursby and A595.