Flood works to close Flimby's A596 for up to five weeks

The works will commence on Tuesday, April 11, closing the A596 immediately south of Flimby village, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Construction works will be completed by local contractor Cubby Construction Ltd, on behalf of Cumbria County Council. 

The closure follows after previous resurfacing works already closed part of the road back in February. 

So far, the flood alleviation programme has successfully completed the following works; diversion of peak flows from Penny Gill to Furnace Gill; remediation to an existing flood gate adjacent to the A596; upgrading the surface water drainage systems at Coniston Avenue and the construction of additional dams to the East of Flimby. 

A spokesperson from Cumbria County Council said: "Cumbria County Council would like to thank the community for their continued support and patience while these flood alleviation improvements are made and apologise for any inconvenience caused." 

The diversion details for the road closures are as follows:

A596 Southbound vehicles - from Flimby, travel north along the A596 for 2.5km to its junction with the A594 at Netherhall Corner, Maryport; turn right onto the A594 for 9.4km to its junction with the A595 at Belle Vue Roundabout.

Take the third exit on the A595 for 1.4km to its junction with the A66 Fitz Roundabout. Take the third exit on the A66 for 5.75km to its junction with the A595 Chapel Brow Roundabout.

Take the second exit on the A66. Continue on the A66 for 4.0km to Stainburn Roundabout, continue on A66 for 0.8Km to the junction with A596 and turn right onto Bridge Street for 1.6km to the junction with Northside Roundabout, then take the second exit on the A596 for 2.1km, and follow it to Lowca Lane, where the closure ends.

A596 Northbound vehicles - Travel in the reverse direction of the above, taking the appropriate exits off the roundabouts.