The A66 Westbound will stay closed today as repair work was not finished on time.

The closure is between between Main Road near Bridgefoot and Stainburn Road near Workington.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "Following overnight roadworks which are taking longer to complete than anticipated.

"Our contractors are working as quickly as possible to complete the works and re-open the road. It is anticipated that the works will be completed by 8 o'clock tonight."

Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion route:

Take the third exit at Chapel Brow roundabout for Great Clifton

At Stainburn roundabout take the third exit to Workington A66