FLOOD protection works are set to resume in a village that has been blighted by the problem in recent years.

Cumbria County Council has announced that the flood alleviation project on North Road in Holme will be beginining again.

The work will resume on Monday, February 20, for a period of approximately 16 weeks.

The scope of the work continues with the implementation of a new drainage system from Hillside to North Road.

To complete the work, traffic management and the closure of North Road will be required - however, the council has said that their contractor, J B Bentley, will strive to minimise disruption by closing parts of North Road in short sections and allowing normal access wherever possible throughout the closure period.

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If residents or businesses in the area have any questions, they are advised to liaise with the site staff or contact the Highways Hotline at 0300 303 2992.

Cumbria County Council would like to thank the community for their continued support and patience while these flood alleviation improvements are made and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "We do apologise for any inconvenience and disruption that these works may have on the local community - however, these works are necessary in order to address the flood issues in Holme.

"This flood alleviation work is essential to provide the best protection for our communities, and to avoid the devastation that flooding can bring to people's lives, their homes, and their families.

"We would like to thank the local community for their patience and support whilst these works are scheduled, our contractor J B Bentley, and all involved in the various projects around Cumbria to ensure communities are confident in having the best protection against flood-risk possible."