A PASSENGER vessel MV Western Belle, acquired by Ullswater Steamers, will be lifted on to the lake overnight on Monday.
The A592 between Glenridding and Aira Force will close from midnight on Monday until 6.30am on Tuesday.
Chief executive Jim Walker said a crane would be erected to transfer the 1935 vessel from a low loader on to the lake.
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