Update for March 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
The project continues to make progress, with notable achievements in February including:
- the successful opening of Cummersdale Roundabout and Dalston Road
- installing the bridge deck at Newby West Roundabout
- re-commenced the work on the culvert on Ivegill Road
- kerbing works have been completed at the South side Durdar Roundabout
There is lot more works planned for March in partnership with Galliford Try Infrastructure and our supply chain, including:
- completion of the kerbs at Redcat Roundabout and beginning the surfacing works
- completion of Fairy Beck culvert at the approach of Newby West Roundabout
- working on the culvert on Ivegill Road
- commencement of Durdar Roundabout surfacing works
- initiation of this year’s earthworks season
Road closures (West to East):
The last remaining Utilities at Durdar Road / Ivegill Road will be completed in the next few weeks and after which we will be able to confirm when Ivegill Road will reopen.
We are working hard to have these roads reopened as soon as possible and understand the frustrations that our works can cause. Where possible, we complete as much of our works offline to reduce disruption to road users, however due to the nature of these particular works, full closures are unavoidable.
Fully signposted diversion routes are in place for all closures, and information regarding all traffic management associated with the project, including diversion routes can be found on our roadworks page. You can also keep up to date with weekly traffic management bulletins on the Carlisle Southern Link Road Facebook page.
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