Storm Arwen continues to create dangerous conditions across Cumbria
Written by John Williamson on 27/11/2021
Hazardous adverse weather conditions are being experienced in Cumbria, as Storm Arwen continues to bring high-winds, rain and snow fall.
Cumbria police are urging the public to remain vigilant, and to only undertake vital travel as roads and streets are made dangerous by falling trees and damage to electrical pylons and telephone lines.
Thousands of homes are currently experiencing power outages due to damage to powerlines. Electricity North West are working to bring power back to people’s homes.
Cumbria Police report road closures, speed restrictions and urge for driving with caution.
The high winds have brought a number of trees down on roads and paths.
Confirmed reports of road disruption (due to the road being blocked) include:
A685 Grayrigg Village
- A591 Hollins lane /Burnside
- Birthwaite Road, Windermere
- A6 Selside
- A592 Storrs Hall at the hotel
- A593 Ambleside, Vicarage Rd, Coniston Skelwith Bridge
- A685 Appleby rd Kendal
- B5282 Sandside Park rd
- A684 Garsdale House Sedbergh
- A595 Grisbeck
- A595 ‘Calderbridge
- A591 St Johns in the vale
- Unclassified at Low Moresby
- Unclassified Gate mire Rd at Summergrove
- B5294 Rheda park Frizington
- Swan Hotel at Thornthwaite
- B6318 Netherby Rd to Penton
- A6071 at Heathersgill
- Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down)
- The C3007 at Thiefside
- The A66 over Stainmore is closed
- High roads such as Kirkstone Pass/Wrynose Pass/Hartside Pass are inpassable
- The M6 J37 Northbound has a tree in the third lane.
(This list is not exhaustive)
Drivers are reminded to always drive to the road conditions in front of them, potential hazards may not be as visible on the roads overnight and debris, trees and ice may not be obvious.
Who to contact:
- If you find a tree down on a main road please contact Highways England on 0300 123 5000.
- If you find a tree down on a minor road please contact your local council (visit your councils website for contact details).
- For power cuts contact Electricity North West on 105.
- Please contact 101 if you need police assistance. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
Keep up-to-date with:
The weather: www.metoffice.gov.uk
The latest situation on the roads: www.cumbria.police.uk/Traffic/Traffic.aspx
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