1.1 Background History
In 2016, the Council adopted a new local plan that included a residential development south of Carlisle, funded by Homes England. This development, called St Cuthberts Garden Village, required better infrastructure in the area to handle increased traffic.
After several studies, the Carlisle Southern Link Road was chosen as the best solution, with most of the funding coming from Homes England. The route was finalised in 2018, planning approval was granted in 2020, and construction began in June 2023. The project is set to be completed in 2025.