Cumbria County Council will begin works to install street lighting on the A684 near Sedbergh from Monday 31 January.

The vast majority of the works will be carried out under 3-way traffic lights, with some possible night closures for resurfacing.

Junction improvement works where the A684 meets the A683, to the west of Sedbergh, will also be carried out.

Cumbria County Council secured funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) to make safety improvements to the A684. The council held public engagement events with local residents and stakeholders along the route of the A684, to present the initial proposals and receive comments and feedback which included useful ‘local knowledge’ of safety concerns along the route.

Cllr Keith Little, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said:

“I am pleased to see these works will soon be underway to improve street lighting and road safety at this busy junction.

“The works are part of a wider project to enhance safety and connectivity along important routes in the south of the county, following a successful submission to the Department for Transport to fund this important improvement scheme.

“We apologise for any inconvenience that the works may cause and appreciate the understanding of the local community and drivers during this period.”