A MAJOR road in Workington will be closed for five days as much sort after works to improve the carriageway take place.

Cumberland council have announced that carriageway improvement works on A597 New Bridge Road, Workington, will be taking place from Monday, April 8 until Friday, April (for five days).

Works will take place from approximately 8.00am to 4.00pm each day - but the closure will still be in place outside of the working times.

A temporary road closure will be taking place, with a signed diversion route.

In a statement, Cumberland council said: "If residents or businesses require access to properties please chat to the staff on site.

"If you have any questions, please either chat to the staff on site, or contact the Highway’s Hotline 0300 373 3736

"Apologies for the delay with these works and thank you for your patience and understanding, while improve the road network."

Works will be in two phases:

Phase One – Monday, April 8 : Going from Northside roundabout up to Northside junction

Phase Two - from Tuesday 9 April until Friday, April 12: Going from the Northside Junction up to Tesco’s roundabout