29 July 2022
Plans to reduce congestion across South Lakeland
Following several incidents and concerns raised due to severe congestion and inconsiderate parking, Cumbria County Council is introducing an emergency temporary traffic regulation order across South Lakeland.
The order will prohibit any vehicle to wait at any time, on any day and to load / unload at any time, on any day (including blue badge holders), starting from Monday 1 August, as follows:
| Village | Road No. | Side | Extent |
| Great Langdale | U5527 | Both | From its junction with the B5343 to a point in a southerly direction to the cattle grid near Wall End Farm, approx. 640m |
| Great Langdale | U5528 | Both | From its junction with the B5343 to a point 60m in a northerly direction |
| Great Langdale | B5343 | North | From its junction with the U5527 to the eastern side of Stickle Ghyll Bridge |
| Great Langdale | B5343 | South | From its junction with the U5527 to the eastern side of Rossett New Bridge |
| Great Langdale | B5343 | South | From a point approx. 52m from the eastern side of Rossett New Bridge to the eastern side of Stickle Ghyll Bridge |
| Elterwater | B5343 | Both | From a point approx. 120 m east of its junction with the U5525 for a length of 55m in an easterly direction |
| Ambleside | A591 | Both | From a point 284m south of its junction with Borrans Road for a length of approx. 435m in a south easterly direction |
Cllr Keith Little, Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said:
“There have been a number of issues on these routes in recent years, and our first priority must be public safety and ensuring our road network is safe, reliable and accessible for local people and for tourists visiting this beautiful area.
“It is vital that we are able to identify solutions that ensure the accessibility of bus services and emergency vehicles, as well as promoting sustainable travel by prohibiting vehicles from parking on roadsides and causing mayhem for other road users.
“I am hopeful that these measures will result in a much-improved travel experience, whilst ensuring access for emergency vehicles and so that important bus services are able to run on time, and without obstruction.”
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Following several incidents and concerns raised due to severe congestion and inconsiderate parking, Cumbria County Council is introducing an emergency temporary traffic regulation order across South Lakeland.