Resurfacing works will be carried out across a two-week period in Kendal as part of the council’s annual programme aimed at improving roads.

Starting June 10, the work will be carried out on Burneside Road from the railway bridge near Sparrowmire Lane junction to the access of the new development near Carus Green Golf Club.

In order for highways teams to work efficiently and safely, the road will be closed from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Highways teams will then move onto Queens Road, including High Tenterfell for more highway resurfacing work. This will also require a full road closure and will operate on the same principle as the Burneside Road scheme, with a planned duration of two weeks.

All efforts will be made to ensure both roads are re-opened to traffic during the evenings. Work is also currently not planned to take place at weekends.

Councillor Peter Thornton, Cabinet Member for Highways and Assets said: “I’m delighted to see the resurfacing schemes in Kendal come to fruition on two key connecting routes in the town.

“Some short-term disruption will be unavoidable, but It’s essential we prioritise these works to improve the road surface, ensuring long-term benefits for road users and surrounding communities.”