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Westmorland and Furness Council is investing £300,000 of ringfenced funding to introduce 28, 20mph schemes in 2024/25

Drivers are being reminded that Kirkstone Pass will be closed to all vehicles for two weeks from 16 to 30 April for resurfacing works.

Penrith residents and those that work in the area are encouraged to take part in the Council's consultation by Friday 8 March.

Drivers are being reminded that the next scheduled closure of an iconic Lakeland pass will start next week, as work continues to complete a multi-million pound road safety scheme.

The bridge will be closed between 8pm and 6am for three consecutive nights to minimise disruptions.

The Council prepares to start preliminary works next week for two new cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow-in-Furness.

Residents and others affected have been thanked for their patience during an emergency road closure in Stricklandgate in Kendal last night.

An emergency road closure is in place on the A5284 Stricklandgate, Kendal between 7.30pm on 13 February and 3am on 14 February to ensure a demolition of a building is conducted safely and efficiently.

The council continues to encourage those that require on-street parking in the area to take part in the consultation.

Agencies across Cumbria declare themselves on standby for a major incident ahead of an amber weather warning coming into effect for the entire county this evening.