Cumberland Council is pleased to inform the local community in Seaton that they will be investing a total of £165,000, for infrastructure improvements.
The council will be allocating the investment towards a comprehensive resurfacing programme and the replacement of life expired street lighting columns.
The work on Main Road, Seaton is scheduled to commence on Monday 31 July. The works will stretch from Jackson Street to beyond the junction of Derwent Avenue. It is estimated that the project will take approximately two weeks to complete. During this period, there will be a full road closure in place.
The Highways team will be resurfacing 420 metres of the carriageway, covering an area of 3,190 square metres. The council will also be repairing potholes along the road.
In-house council teams and contractors will also be replacing several street lighting columns located between Calva Farm and the access to Derwent Bank. This will improve the lighting infrastructure in the area, ensuring better visibility and safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
Additionally, the team will install new school patrol equipment. This will include the installation of new school patrol signs and amber warning beacons. This road safety improvement will serve as a visual reminder for drivers to slow down and be cautious of children walking to and from Seaton Junior School.
During this time, the road will be fully closed for all vehicles, this means that there will not be a through route available between Workington and Seaton. A signed diversion route via Lowca Lane will allow alternative access to Seaton. This closure is necessary to carry out these essential maintenance works and to ensure the safety of all road users.
Access for residents who live adjacent to the works will be maintained whenever it is safe to do so. If any residents or businesses require access to their property, we kindly request that this is discussed with the Traffic Marshal who will be on site during the works.
For more information, please contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736.
Cumberland Council wishes to thank the community for their continued support and patience while these necessary improvements are made and apologise for any inconvenience and disruption caused.
Councillor Denise Rollo, Cumberland Council’s Executive Portfolio Holder for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“Cumberland Council's investment of £165,000 in the resurfacing programme and replacement of light columns in the Seaton area and the installation of a new school patrol equipment, is a testament to the council's commitment to the local community. These projects will contribute to safer and more visually appealing roads, ensuring a better living environment for all residents.
“We apologise for any disruption with these works will cause, and we thank the local community for their patience and support while we make these infrastructure improvements”.