DRIVERS in and around South Cumbria will have three National Highways road closures.

But motorists will be able to take some solace because they are only expected to cause slight delays of under 10 minutes.

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that three closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

• M6, from 8pm November 12 2023 to 6am January 13 2024, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M6 northbound and southbound, junction 37 to 38, Lane closures for tree removal and re-planting.

• A590, from 8pm December 4 2023 to 6am January 27 2024, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A590 eastbound and westbound, Barrow In Furness to Meathorpe, traffic signals for LED upgrade works.

• A590, from 9.30am November 24 2023 to 6am March 27 2024, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M6 northbound and southbound, junction 34 to 37, Lane closures and slip road closure for tree removal and re-planting.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so their schedule will not include closures of smaller roads.