Highways and Transportation in the news 2011

15/08/2011 - Navvies Bridge lifted into place
The 96 tonne, 60.2 metre long bowstring arch span for the new cycle and pedestrian bridge in Workington, Cumbria has been lifted into place over the River Derwent. The original precast footbridge was damaged beyond repair in the 2009 floods.

12/08/2011 - Temporary road bridge at Great Corby

A temporary road bridge has been lifted into place this morning (12 August 2011) to replace a bridge that was washed away last month.

11/08/2011 - Photo opportunity - bridge lift in Workington

Work to build a landmark new foot and cycle bridge to replace one destroyed by the Cumbria floods is nearing completion with the main structure being lifted into position this weekend.

9/08/2011 - Northern section of CNDR to open to traffic in Kingmoor Park tomorrow

Follow up from Cumbria County Council media release 4 August 2011.

4/08/2011 - Northern section of CNDR to open to traffic in Kingmoor Park next week

The first section of the new Carlisle Northern Development Route in Kingmoor Park is expected to open to traffic for the first time next week.

2/08/2011 - Driving forward Carlisle’s new Car Club

Residents and businesses in Carlisle can now access the use of a car without having to own a vehicle. The new Car Club scheme, which has been funded by Persimmon Homes, was brought to fruition thanks to a study commissioned by Cumbria County Council.

27/07/2011 - Resurfacing works to be carried out between Oakshaw Ford and Sleetbeck

Work is set to start at the beginning of next month (August 1) on the B6318 carriageway between Oakshaw Ford and Sleetbeck east of Longtown and just south of the border with Scotland. The work is expected to take between two and five days.

27/07/2011 - Essential bridge and highway repairs to be carried out on Wath Bridge, Cleator Moor

Work is set to start in the middle of next month (August 15) on the C4107 Wath Bridge, Cleator Moor, and continue for approximately two weeks, subject to weather conditions.

26/07/2011 - Resurfacing works to be carried out on Hollow Lane, Barrow

Cumbria County Council is currently undertaking over £6 million of resurfacing work throughout Cumbria to address much of the damage caused by the adverse weather last winter.

20/07/2011 - Update on Stoneybeck bridge in Great Corby

Highways engineers have confirmed that Stoneybeck Bridge, a minor road bridge heading into the village of Great Corby east of Carlisle, has been damaged beyond repair and will need to be replaced completely.

20/07/2011 - County council to deliver over £300,000 of road and highways improvements in Kendal
County councillors from South Lakeland have agreed to earmark £310,000 for Kendal to improve walking routes, parking, bus shelters, traffic lights and other highways infrastructure throughout the next 12 months.

19/07/2011 - Essential bridge repairs to be carried out on A6071 near newtown and A689 near Carlisle Airport
Essential structural repair work to three road bridges is set to start early next month (August), on the A6071 near Newtown and on the A689 near Carlisle Airport

19/07/2011 - South Lakes children ready to roam this summer thanks to A2B NoW Card
With the school summer holidays starting next week, youngsters in South Lakeland can get on their local bus for less thanks to a county council travel scheme.

18/07/2011 - Improvement scheme for A597
Improvements will be made to one of Allerdale’s major roads in a £300,000 upgrade.

17/07/2011 - Great Corby road bridge closed due to significant structural damage from flash floods
Highways engineers say a minor road bridge heading into the village of Great Corby east of Carlisle looks to have suffered significant structural damage and will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

13/07/2011 - Resurfacing for Barrow's Ainslie Street
Winter damage repairs will be carried out on Barrow’s Ainslie Street.

11/07/2011 - Highway maintenance remedial works - Main Street, Cleator
A section of the A5086 Main Street, Cleator, will be closed from 25 July 2011. Remedial works to the road by Cumbria Highways are anticipated to take five days and the relevant traffic signs will be displayed during the closure. The road will be closed from the junction with Kiln Brow, extending in a north easterly direction for a distance of approximately 300 metres.

11/07/2011 - Highways improvements to London Rd in Carlisle
Highways maintenance teams will be carrying out overnight reconstruction work on the footway along the A6 London Rd next week which will involve an overnight traffic light control system for single file traffic.

8/07/2011 - Overnight resurfacing for Barrow's Park Road
One of the main routes in and out of Barrow will be improved in an overnight resurfacing scheme next week.

7/07/2011 - Council takes on bigger role in flood risk management
Cumbria County Council is playing a greater role in assessing and managing local flood risks under new legislation which involves the council taking on new responsibilities as the lead authority for surface water, ground water and stream flooding.

5/07/2011 - White Bridge at Dalston re-opens following flood damage
A popular local bridge in Dalston is open to the public again after it was closed due to water damage from the River Caldew.

5/07/2011 - Cumbria gets green light for £7m low-carbon transport project in Lakes
A plan to turn the central and southern Lake District into a world-class hub of sustainable transport has won nearly £5m financial backing from the Government.

29/06/2011 - Bouthray Bridge repair underway
Work to repair and reconstruct a road bridge partially destroyed by the Cumbria floods is now underway.

29/06/2011 - Council welcomes confirmation of DfT funding for new road bridge in Workington
Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member responsible for highways and economic development has welcomed the news that the Government has given the final green light to confirm the funding to build a replacement for Northside road bridge in Workington, which was destroyed in the floods of November 2009.

22/06/2011 - Resurfacing revamp for Abbey Road
Major surfacing improvements will be carried out on Barrow’s Abbey Road this summer.

22/06/2011 - Two-week road closure for Booths development
Penrith’s Brunswick Road will close for two weeks for the installation of sewage, gas and water connections to the new Booths superstore.

16/06/2011 - Bus routes back on the road
A Cumbrian bus service that stopped running in May will be back on the timetable next month.

10/06/2011 - Verge cutting and surface dressing for Cumbria's roads
Verge cutting and road improvements are taking place around Cumbria to maintain visibility for motorists, protect plant and animal life and enhance road surfaces.

26/05/2011 - Northside bridge replacement gets green light from Cabinet 
County Councillors have today agreed to appoint a contractor to build a new multi-million pound crossing of the River Derwent in Workington after the old Northside Bridge was destroyed in the floods of November 2009.

26/05/2011 - Green light for enhancing transport and travel in Cumbria 
Plans for shaping and improving the future of transport in Cumbria and boosting the local economy were today (Thursday May 26) approved by the county council’s cabinet.

25/05/2011 - Good progress for Navvies bridge replacement work 
Work to build a landmark new foot and cycle bridge destroyed by the Cumbria floods is forging ahead with the demolition of the collapsed old structure, including the removal of the piers in the river now nearing completion.

23/05/2011 - County and district councils work together on grounds maintenance deal 
Cumbria County Council has agreed an innovative new partnership arrangement with Copeland Borough Council to deliver grounds maintenance services to a number of schools across the county.

12/05/2011 - Bus services on the road again
Twelve bus routes across Cumbria will remain on the timetable after the county council joined forces with local passengers, parish councils and operators to keep services on the road.

10/05/2011 - Carlisle’s long-awaited western bypass is likely to open ahead of schedule.
The 5.1-mile Carlisle Northern Development Route (CNDR) will link the A595 at Newby West with M6 junction 44 at Kingstown, allowing traffic to avoid the city centre.

9/05/2011 - Plan your journey to Appleby Fair using: www.applebyfair.org 
The official website for Appleby Horse Fair is up and running for 2011 with the latest information for people planning to attend Britain’s largest horse fair.

28/04/2011 - Changes agreed in home to school transport 
Changes to home to school/college transport policies in Cumbria have been agreed at the county council’s cabinet meeting today (Thursday 28 April). 

19/04/2011 - Home to school/college transport 
Changes to home to school/college transport policies in Cumbria are set to be discussed at the county council’s cabinet meeting on Thursday 28 April.

18/04/2011 - Improvements made to Cumbria Way 
A key section of one of Cumbria’s most popular long distance walks has been improved thanks to Cumbria County Council’s countryside access team and the Ramblers.

1/04/2011 - Major improvements to Kirkby Lonsdale footpath 
Access to a popular riverside footpath in south Cumbria has been improved by Cumbria County Council’s Countryside Access team.

31/03/2011 - Community transport improvements for Cumbria on the way 
Plans are underway for improving community transport in areas of Cumbria not served by regular bus routes after the Department for Transport (DfT) awarded the county more than £280,000. 

24/03/2011 - Summer 2012 opening for new Northside Bridge in Workington
Plans for a replacement of Northside Bridge in Workington have moved a step closer.

21/03/2011 - Hincaster Trailway Project
The Hincaster Trailway Project involves the community, local schools, young people and volunteers of all ages to develop and manage wildlife habitats and provide a multi-user access route utilising the disused Hincaster Railway line. 

15/03/2011 - Official re-opening of Workington (Calva) bridge 
The official opening of a bridge badly damaged in the Cumbria floods will take place on Thursday (March 17).

9/3/2011 - Together we can...in Seascale
Seascale is preparing for a week of action and events as Together We Can comes to the area next week. Cumbria County Council will have its highways team in the village all week maintaining roads and cleaning gulleys.

4/3/2011 - County council revises subsidised bus routes
Cumbria County Council has made the arrangements for which bus services it will continue to subsidise in the county in the next financial year. The county council has set aside over £1.5m in its budget to help keep 83 commercially unsustainable bus routes on the road.

3/03/2011 - Windermere Ferry to undergo maintenance
The Windermere ferry will be undergoing essential maintenance tommorow (Friday March 4) so won't be in operation for the whole day.

23/02/2011 -  Capita Transition: Interim Management Arrangements
At the beginning of this month Highways and Transportation welcomed over 200 new members of staff as part of the Capita Transition. As a result of the transition a number of changes to the Highways and Transportation Management Team (HTMT) are being made.

18/02/2011 - Windermere road resurfacing to start next week. 
Essential road resurfacing work will start in Windermere on Monday (21 Feb).

For more news releases relating to the highways and transportation section of Cumbria County Council visit the news release section.