Cumbria Police

A591, ECCLERIGG, WINDERMERE CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS DUE TO POLICE INCIDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES AT SCENE DEALING PLEASE AVOID THE AREA

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We’re escorting an abnormal load this morning from #M6 J44 #Carlisle to J40 #Penrith then west #A66 and #A595 to Sellafield. Anticipated departure 0900hrs. Queued traffic will be let past where possible but delays likely @CumbriaRdWatch @Cumbriapolice

We’re escorting an abnormal load this morning from #M6 J44 south to J40 then west #A66 and #A595 to the #Whitehaven area. Anticipated departure 0930hrs. Queued traffic will be let past where possible but delays likely @Cumbriapolice @CumbriaRdWatch

Main Road, Seaton, Workington Expect disruption for the next hour Road blocked at the bridge by Seaton Infants School Lorry awaiting recovery

Did you witness a collision on #M6 ? We are continuing to appeal for information following a two-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway of the M6 approximately half a mile before junction 40 at at 1:12pm yesterday (April 7). More here - orlo.uk/dyAAD

@Cumbriapolice @NWAmbulance The #M6 southbound between J41 #Catterlen and J40 #Penrith has reopened following an earlier serious incident. There are no significant delays or congestion in the area. Please have a safe onward journey.

The #M6 southbound between J41 #Catterlen and J40 #Penrith (#A66) remains closed due a collision. @Cumbriapolice & @NWAmbulance have been leading at scene. There is approx. 2 miles of congestion on approach. Diversion route can be accessed here: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

The #A66 has re-opened in both directions between #A685 #Brough & #A67 #Bowes following heavy snowfall this morning No significant delays are reported on approach in either direction

The #A66 remains closed in both directions between #A685 #Brough & #A67 #Bowes as our crews continue to work to clear the carriageway of snow. Additional resources have been deployed to assist in the recovery of heavy vehicles stricken within the closure.

1205 hrs - Cumbria Constabulary and Ambulance colleagues are dealing with an incident on the A6, just south of Hackthorpe. The road may be closed for some time whilst investigations are completed. Please try and use alternative routes, either M6 or A66 / A685. Thank you

Ginns to Kells, Whitehaven Road closed from junction of Lakeland Avenue to Monkwray Brow due to a fallen tree Please avoid the area whilst the road is made safe School can be accessed via Monkwray Brow without issue

B5302 ABBEYTOWN Due to a downed power line the road is currently closed between Wheyrigg Hotel & Abbeytown Electricity North West are at scene dealing Please avoid the area whilst the road is made safe

#M6 has reopened in both directions between J39 (#Shap) & J40 (#Penrith) following #CliftonBridge replacement. Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey.

UPDATE - ROAD NOW RE-OPEN A69 LOW ROW Road currently blocked in both directions due to an overturned vehicle Emergency services at scene Please avoid the area whilst vehicle is recovered and road made safe

A69 LOW ROW Road currently blocked in both directions due to an overturned vehicle Emergency services at scene Please avoid the area whilst vehicle is recovered and road made safe

UPDATE - ROAD RE-OPEN Wigton Road, Carlisle Currently closed between Ullswater Road & Crummock Street Emergency services at scene dealing with a collision Please avoid the area

Wigton Road, Carlisle Currently closed between Ullswater Road & Crummock Street Emergency services at scene dealing with a collision Please avoid the area

⚠️The 2nd weekend closure of the #M6 in both directions at junctions 39 & 40 start from 8pm TONIGHT.⚠️ Network Rail will be installing a new bridge and we'll open up the #M6 at 5am on Mon 12 January.🕛 Please make sure you follow the diversion signs and not your sat nav.🗺️➡️

(2340 hrs) The road closure on the A597 at High Harrington has now been lifted. Thank you all for your co-operation and apologies for any inconvenience.