Roads and traffic
Road closures
Find out about present road closures and how to apply to have a road closed for an event.
Highways
The responsibility for road maintenance, including winter maintenance, road works and highway problems, is Cumbria County Council.
Traffic problems
Telephone 0330 123 0184 to report traffic problems. Information on existing traffic problems, see Cumbria Police, Highways England and Cumbria County Council.
Gritting and salting roads
Gritting and salting of roads and maintaining grit heaps and salt bins is carried out by Cumbria Highways. Highways England grit and salt the M6 and A66.
Potholes
Potholes in a road, where the road surface is damaged to a depth of approximately 4cm, should be reported and repaired to prevent accidents.
Highway drainage
Highway Drainage in Eden is maintained by Cumbria Highways. To report a problem, telephone the Highways Hotline on 0300 303 2992.
Road or carriageway problem report form
Use this form to report a problem on the roads to Cumbria County Council.