Work has started on a section of road near Kendal, which is expected to remain closed for over a week.
A part of the C5071 at Natland has been closed whilst works are carried out.
The road is closed from its junction with the U5656, extending in a north easterly direction to its junction with St Marks Fold.
Access for Emergency Vehicles will not be maintained for the duration of these works.
Suggested alternative routes include travelling via the unrestricted sections of the C5071, B6385, A65, Burton Road and Natland Road.
Anyone with queries in relation to this should contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/13102.
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