£17.8 million to provide a resilient and reliable highway network in Cumbria (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Almost £18 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been allocated to upgrade 30km of the Cumbrian highway network.
Upgrading the Cumbrian highway network
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Cumbrian highway network serves communities along the Irish Sea coast and nationally significant employment sites. Levelling Up funding will see a comprehensive programme of improvement works on:
- the A5086 between Cockermouth and Egremont
- the A595 south of Sellafield
- the A590 through Barrow-in-Furness
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp improvements include:
- resurfacing and drainage works
- repairs to 21 bridge structures
Supporting communities and business
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp investment will:
- improve access to employment opportunities and services
- reduce travel costs
- reduce  road closures due to highway defects
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