A 10 MILLION pound road improvement scheme for West Cumbria is set to start in late 2022- hoping to improve a key road in the area.

The Moresby A595 improvement scheme carried out by National Highways will begin next month when phase one is carried out, repairing the embankment and drainage which will allow National Highways to improve and maintain the A595.

The first phase of the works are set to take place mostly off road, which will minimise the impact for road users.

Phase one will see the re-building Moresby Hall embankment using 25000m3 of material being delivered by ship into the Port of Workington, as well as creating a drainage channel next to the A595 to capture surface water run off from the hillside above Parton and a new drainage system which will reduce the risk of flooding on the road.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "The work is being carried out to improve the condition of the A595 so road users can have a safer and smoother journey."

Phase two of the scheme will see the diverting of a major gas pipeline and BT fibre-optic cables, constructing a new 200m merge lane on the southbound exit of Howgate roundabout and full carriageway re-construction from Howgate roundabout to Pelican Garage.

The scheme is set to see improved drainage along te major road and stabilising of embankments, aswell as a series of improvements made to the Howgate roundabout which aims to 'improve safety and reduce congestion in the area'.

Phase two of the project which is set to start in Easter 2023 will see road closures begin in the area.

National Highways have said that weekend road closures will take plave on the A595 for ten consecutive weekends-with more details of these closures being announced early next year.

Information on the project will shared with residents this month through pblic engagement sessions both in person and online.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "Some of our team will be out and about in the community this month, so if you’d like to find out more about our A595 Moresby improvement scheme feel free to come and have a chat."

For more information you can visit the National Highways website.