Cumbria Police Storm Eleanor update – road closures
Written by John Williamson on 03/01/2018
Cumbria Police Storm Eleanor update – road closures.
A number of road closures are currently in place as a result of the impact of Storm Eleanor with heavy rain and high winds in areas of the county.
There have so far been no reported injuries as a result of the weather event, however, a HGV was blown over on the southbound carriage of the M6 at Tebay at around 11.30pm. No other vehicles were involved and the driver was uninjured.
Some properties in the north and the south of the county have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Two properties in the village of Braystones were evacuated as a precaution and a property in Rockcliffe where water has entered the property was also evacuated.
Road closures are currently in place at:
Carlisle, Rockcliffe road, Rockcliffe, near River Esk at Boat House
Allerdale, B5300, Dubmill Point
Allerdale, U7166, Oulton nr Village Hall
Copeland, C4029, Main Street to Foxcroft B&B, Haverigg
Allerdale, C2052, Skinburness Road, Silloth
Allerdale, B5307, Angerton House (West of Kirkbride)
There are also a number of roads which are passable with care including the A595 at Muncaster Bridge and some roads in the Maryport area.
The A66 is currently closed to high-sided vehicles traveling from Durham. However, that situation is under regular review.
Drivers are urged to drive with care on their morning commute.
Winds are likely to remain high for much of Wednesday (3 Jan) with wet weather also likely in parts of the county through to the evening.
There is also the possibility of debris such as tree branches in the road.
