Cumberland Council is pleased to share some great news with our local community: the culvert work at Whelpside along the A591 is officially finished.
The culvert's foundation was in poor condition, and the bottom part got washed away. But thanks to the hardworking Cumberland Highways team, the culvert is now much stronger, making the whole area safer for our community.
The team built a solid 6-metre-wide concrete base that will protect against erosion and reduce the risk of flooding on the A591.
Cllr Denise Rollo, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“I am pleased that the Highways team has been able to restore the culvert bringing significant improvements to the area. These enhancements are essential, especially as we approach the winter season.
“I would like to thank to the local community for their support during the construction phase, and the Highways team for all their efforts too.
“Cumberland Council remains committed to addressing any concerns or issues raised by residents, businesses, or road users related to the road network, please do not hesitate to contact us.”
For reporting any issues with the road network, please contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736 or report it online at the Cumberland Council website.