A MAJOR A-road is set to close for for three weeks from today.
Roadworks on the A6 are due to begin today, June 23, with the route remaining closed to traffic for 21 days while essential work is carried out.
Works will see the road surface ripped up and replaced[/caption]
Motorists are urged to plan accordingly[/caption]
Motorists have been urged to check their routes and plan accordingly.
The roadworks will be carried out across two phases with different sections of the road closed for each.
Phase one, on the stretch of the A6 from Green House to Ullsmoor, will start today, June 23.
Phase two on the stretch between Bampton junction and the north end of the 40mph signs will follow on after completion of phase one.
Road closures will last for the duration of both phases but only the section of road being worked on will be closed.
Rolling closures will hit several sections of the road as works get underway with some parts of the busy A-road remaining open.
The extensive works will see the existing road surface removed completely.
This will then be replaced with new surface course and binder courses.
Repairs are also set to be carried out on the highway drainage system.
Locals have been issued with letters detailing the road closure plan and warning them of delays.
Motorists planning to use the route over the next three weeks have been urged to plan ahead.
Contactors have said that access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained throughout the duration of the roadworks.
Bus companies and recycling collection services have been informed so that they can make other arrangements.
Diversions will be put in place during the closures with motorists directed along the M6.
Separate diversions have been put in place for non-motorway vehicles.
The works are reportedly part of Westmorland and Furness Council’s £37.7 million highways and transport investment programme.
The programme is aimed at improving infrastructure and tackling potholes in the local area.
Schools have been notified of the closure with school bus operators warned to plan ahead.
Measures are being taken to ensure locals will have access to their homes while the works are underway.
Residents have been instructed to contact the contractors about local access.
The road will be closed for three weeks[/caption]
