Cumberland Council is reminding the community of the up-and-coming works and road closure on Devonshire Street Carlisle, starting on Monday 5 February.
The regeneration projects on Devonshire Street and English Street will start on Monday 5 February for 20 weeks, weather permitting.
Securing an investment of £2.04 million from Central Government, including contributions from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, Future High Street Fund, and Town Deals, and the proposed plans include more outdoor seating, street furniture, benches, cycle parking, trees, and plants. The projects aim to create a high quality, welcoming environment, with more spaces for people to walk and spend time sitting outdoors.
To ensure the safety of the public and contractors, a full road closure of Devonshire Street is necessary and will be in place from Monday 5 February, with a diversion route in place. Details of the diversion route, can be found on the One Network website.
The council reassures the public that local businesses along Devonshire Street will remain open throughout the works with access for pedestrians maintained.
During the road closure Stagecoach services 61, 62, 63/63A, 69, 104 and 67 will be unable to serve the bus stops on English Street. Temporary bus stops will be located on Lowther Street outside Club Britannia (the social club) and on The Crescent. For up to date information, please go to the Stagecoach website.
Additional projects are also underway for Market Square, Greenmarket, and Carlisle Station Gateway. Local contractors, Eric Wright Civil Engineering Limited and Story Contracting Limited, are overseeing these developments, each contributing to the improvement of key areas within the city.
For more information about all ongoing projects please visit Cumberland Council’s website.
Cumberland Council wishes to thank the community and businesses for their continued support and patience while the enhancements are being made and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
For any queries, please contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736.