The A595 is partially blocked due to a broken down bus at Red Dial.
Cumbria Police say it happened at the B5304junction with the A595 at Curthwaite (West Woodside).
The eastbound lane is blocked.
Police say traffic is coping well, but motorists are warned to expect delays.
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