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Highways England Issue A591 Progress Update

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Highways England has issued an update on progress with its repairs to the A591.

The work includes fixing a large section at Dunmail Raise - the length of a football pitch, which was washed away in the storms.

Support structures are not in place for around half of a new 106-metre retaining wall that's being built in the beck alongside the stretch that collapsed.

Meanwhile, work on the arch and most of the retaining wall for Hollin Brow Bridge has been completed, that carries a stream under the A591 into Thirlmere reservoir.

Chris Holehouse, Senior Project Manager at Highways England, said: “Our contractors are making really good progress along the A591, and are continuing to work 7 days a week so that the road can reopen as soon as possible.

“The repairs that are being carried out on Hollin Brow bridge will direct storm water from the hills into Thirlmere reservoir, as well as ensuring the bridge can take the weight of vehicles travelling over it.

“Work is also well underway on a new retaining wall along a 100 metre stretch of the A591 at Dunmail Raise that was washed away in the storms.”

The update from Highways England reads: "Stone masons have also started putting local stone reclaimed from the flood debris along the wall to cover the concrete, to ensure the wall blends in with the local surroundings.

"The final stage will see a new road surface laid and, once completed, the wall will provide greater protection to the road from the effects of erosion.

"Work is also taking place alongside Thirlmere reservoir to repair retaining walls, storm pipes and drainage channels as well as three bridges, including Hollin Brow.

"The main construction work to repair the A591 started last month following the appointment of a contractor, surveys and some preliminary work on the site.

"The vital Lake District tourist route, which stretches between Grasmere and Keswick, has been closed between Dunmail Raise and St Johns in the Vale since December following significant damage caused by storms Desmond and Eva.

"More than 1,000 drivers, businesses and local residents have signed up to receive regular e-bulletins about the work to repair and reopen the route."

More details on how to receive the bulletins are available here.


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