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2026-08-02 22:03 UTC → 2026-08-04 10:45 UTC ·
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In May 2026 The county’s coordinated maintenance programme continues through August 2026. After the council carried out a May short‑term repair on Rydal Drive in Cockermouth (3‑5 June) and closed the June closure of Elterwater Avenue in Workington for a full‑day works programme on 30 June. Avenue, July saw excavation and gas‑escape repairs excavation on Outrigg Road near Bigrigg (9‑15 July) and lane closures at the C1042/U3047 junction at Holmwrangle, Ainstable Holmwrangle (22‑24 July). A month‑long diversion on John Street in Carlisle ran from 3 August to 28 August, with very long delays warned. United Utilities Water lifted a manhole lid on Tarn Road in Brampton (30 July) and installed a water meter and boundary box near Simonscales Lane at Briar Bank (21‑23 July), both causing traffic disruption. July). A month‑long diversion on John Street, Carlisle (3‑28 August) and a programme on Market Square (27 July‑7 August) involved branch connections and mains work on the A596, were flagged with very long delays expected. delays. The council also announced a leak repair on Mason Street, Workington (1‑5 August). New to the schedule, immediate works by United Utilities Water will repair a leaking 6‑inch cast‑iron main are scheduled for 4‑6 August on Mason Street Field Lane in Workington from 1 August to 5 August, using the Grange and St James Road in Carlisle, involving open‑cut excavation excavations and likely causing further expected long traffic delays. The council continues to advise motorists Motorists are repeatedly advised to use alternate routes throughout the county’s coordinated maintenance programme. roadworks schedule.