Torpenhow and Bothel pedestrian access update
Cumbria County Council is informing residents in Bothel and Torpenhow, that pedestrian access will not be available along the Torpenhow Road and footway.
Pedestrians have previously been able to access the closed Torpenhow Road in the evening and on weekends; however, this will change starting Monday 28 November, to ensure public safety.
Pedestrian access will be restricted during the following times:
- Monday 28 November 2022 until Friday 23 December 2022.
- Tuesday 3 January 2023 until Wednesday 18 January 2023.
The above dates are weather dependent, and the county council will inform residents once the road is open again to pedestrians.
The county council is making improvements to the Greyhound Inn/Torpenhow junction on the A595; between Bothel and Torpenhow.
The project aims to improve the quality of the roads, reduce travel times, improve reliability, safety, and resilience of journeys. Residents and businesses will have better access to Carlisle and West Cumbria, thereby supporting the local economy.
The improvement of the Bothel/ Torpenhow junction on the A595 is progressing well. Despite the recent wet weather, works have continued with the excavation and drainage for the new section of road to Torpenhow, as well as the diversion of Bothel Beck.
The next few weeks will see the extension of the Bothel Beck culvert, completion of the Torpenhow Road earthworks, and progress on the road widening. Works are due to start on the Bothel side of the road early December 2022.
For more information about this project, please visit the website.
Cllr Keith Little, Cumbria County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said:
“I am delighted with the progress of the construction, and the recent severe weather hasn't slowed the project down. Torpenhow Junction at Bothel, on the A595, will improve connectivity between Carlisle and West Cumbria.
"I understand that closing pedestrian access to Toepenhow Road is frustrating for the local residents, but public safety is our top priority, and this closure is necessary to keep the public and staff safe."
“I would like to thank all the local residents, who have been extremely supportive and patient while we continue to improve the road network.”
