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Following the recent announcement of up to £200 million in major capital projects associated with the publication of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Capital Works Framework (2024-2028), a further £100 million in highways contract opportunities have now been released.

Innovative technology has been used to ensure roadworks in a Westmorland and Furness village didn’t disrupt services for residents and businesses.

Residents are advised to travel with caution as 80mph winds hit coastal areas of Westmorland and Furness today (Monday 13 November).

The first stage of a £1 million project to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and travel in sustainable ways in Westmorland and Furness has been given the go-ahead.

Drivers are being advised of the next scheduled full closure of Kirkstone Pass starting next week to carry out work as part of a multi-million pounds road safety project on the iconic Lakeland route

On Wednesday afternoon and through the evening the current forecast is for strong rain and wind gusts predicted to reach up to 70mph.

Construction of a new pedestrian-friendly ‘gateway’ into Kendal town centre started on Monday 18 September.

Westmorland and Furness Highways will resurface 500m of Borrans Road this week as a part of their wider investment across the council area.

A new policy on the introduction of 20mph speed limits has been agreed.

Westmorland and Furness Council have been granted Listed Building consent to undertake works to Rigmaden Bridge which closed due to structural issues.