A594 road closure in Cumbria due to emergency repairs

A 'road ahead closed' sign. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
A 'road ahead closed' sign. (Image: PA)
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A ROAD closure is in place on a busy route between Maryport and Cockermouth.

Drivers are being warned about the road closure on the A594 via the AA's live traffic map.

It has been in place since this morning (Monday) between the Dearham turning and the Dovenby Hall Estate.

The closure is in place due to emergency repairs.

Traffic is slow in both directions during the closure, the AA is reporting.

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