A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 21st September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/car64-26-u1140-near-raughton-head-notice_c520ee746e.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB151299216

Location: U1140 Raughton Head, from a point approx. 100m southwest of its junction with the C2049, extending in a north westerly direction for approx. 130m.

Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the unrestricted sections of the U1140, U1141 Raughton Head and C2049.

Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website, quoting the reference TTROC/19681