Update for February 2025
We are pleased to provide you with the latest updates on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project, including key progress milestones, upcoming works, road closures, and new community initiatives.
Project progress
Construction is advancing at pace, with significant achievements made in January, particularly on the Caldew Crossing, where all major steelwork has now been completed:
- All 18 steel beams installed on the Caldew Crossing using a 1350-tonne crane.
- Bracing and permanent formwork installed to the west span of the bridge.
- Temporary carriageway section completed over Fairy Beck Culvert to allow traffic diversion.
- Bridge deck lifted into position at Cummersdale Roundabout.
- Lifted the Newby West Roundabout bridge into place.
Planned work for February, in collaboration with Galliford Try Infrastructure and local subcontractors, includes:
- Installing east side bracing and permanent formwork at Caldew Crossing.
- Completing surfacing works at Cummersdale Roundabout and opening it to traffic.
- Continuing surfacing works at Durdar Roundabout.
- Completing utility works at Ivegill Road.
Road closure updates
- Dalston Road – Scheduled to reopen on Friday 28 February 2025.
- Ivegill Road – Expected to reopen in May 2025.
- Newby West Roundabout (A595 northbound into Carlisle) – Scheduled closure from 22 April 2025 for 16 weeks. Alternative routes through Dalston Road and westbound from the roundabout onto the A689.
- Newbiggin Road – Scheduled closure from May – October 2025.
February public information event
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the public information event on Tuesday 11 February at Dalston Village Hall. We were pleased to welcome over 250 of you throughout the day.
During the event, we presented additional placemaking features incorporated into the project, such as ponds, parks, seating, and lighting.
The names of the new bridges and ponds along the route were also introduced. Further details can be found in our Placemaking Report which in the CSLR section of the website.
If you have any feedback on this, please email the team: carlislesouthernlinkroad@cumberland.gov.uk
Introducing the CSLR trust
The CSLR Trust is a new fund supporting local community groups and organisations. A series of one-off grants are available to empower projects aligned with our core values.
Who can apply
Initially, grants would be match funded between the CSLR Trust and your organisation, anywhere between £100 and £1,000. However, please get in touch if you have more ambitious or innovative ideas.
We’re looking to support groups and organisations:
- Based or working within the area shown to the right.
- Established before 2025.
- Willing to match our funding (e.g., £750 from your group = £750 from us).
Key dates:
- February 2025: The CSLR Trust launches.
- 3 March 2025: Applications open online.
- April 2025: Applications close.
- April-May 2025: Panel shortlisting process.
- June 2025: Successful applicants announced.
Express your interest today:
Email carlislesouthernlinkroad@cumberland.gov.uk with your organisation name, contact name, contact number and postcode.
Latest drone footage
The January 2025 drone video provides a comprehensive flyover view of the CSLR project (YouTube).
We appreciate your continued patience and support as we work to deliver this essential infrastructure project for the community.
Press releases
Carlisle Southern Link Road project hits first major milestone
Carlisle Southern Link Road project hits first major milestone
Construction of multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road commences