Work on new Carlisle to Cargo cycleway section to begin
Work on a new cycleway connecting a village and a city is set to start.The route from Cargo to Carlisle's northern bypass will be built over 16 weeks, weather dependent, from Monday. Cumberland Council said the road to Cargo from the Kingmoor Bridge West roundabout would remain open with temporary traffic lights in place, but asked residents to allow extra time for travel. Councillor Denise Rollo said the walking, cycling and wheeling route would reduce reliance on cars for shorter journeys.
The construction works run from Monday to Friday between 08:00 BST and 16:00 and in 200 metre phases to reduce disruption, the council said. Access for emergency services, public transport and waste collection vehicles would be maintained throughout the works.
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