With the public shuttle-bus set to be the only transport link between Keswick and Grasmere until the A591 is fully reopened in May, local people are being asked for feedback to help design how the service will operate.
An online survey has been launched, covering bus times, frequency, other transport connections, and pick-up points.
Responses must be made by this coming Monday.
The public shuttle-bus will be operational for when the temporary road being built on the east side of Dunmail Raise is complete at the start of February.
Keith Little, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “All of us would prefer the road to be open sooner, but we now have to work with the reality that that won’t happen for some time. That’s why the design of the new bus service is so important. It’s potentially going to be used by a lot of different people with different needs so we want people to give us their feedback to help us get it right for as many of them as possible.”
The survey is here.
Meanwhile, South Lakes MP Tim Farron says he's worried that the A591 not re-opening until the end of May could be “devastating for businesses”.
It's almost 40 days since a section of the road was destroyed during Storm Desmond.
Mr Farron says a group of local business people has estimated that if it remains closed until May, it could cost the local economy between £40 million and £100 million.
He said: “It is right that the government should take responsibility for getting this essential route reopened, and that Highways England will be doing the work.
“However, it is still going to take far too long for this key road to reopen, and local businesses are going to suffer. Businesses that rely on the tourist trade will miss out on the whole of Easter, a bank holiday weekend and 2 half terms – many simply cannot wait that long.
“My thanks go to Cumbria County Council, and particularly to Cllr Heidi Halliday, for their efforts in pushing this forward.”
