The following bridges in Kendal will remain closed overnight pending safety inspections:
- Victoria Bridge
- Miller Bridge
- Nether Bridge
- Stramondgate Bridge
It had been hoped that the bridges could have been inspected today, but the continued high water and now darkness has prevented inspection.
Romney Bridge remains open.
The council aims to inspect Victoria Bridge first tomorrow morning at 7am. If the bridge passes inspection we expect it to open by 8am. Other bridges will then be inspected.
A spokesperson for Cumbria County Council said:
"Safety is the top priority here and we have to be reassured that the bridges remain sound. We appreciate the impact this will have on those trying to travel in Kendal, assuming the bridges pass inspection we hope to have the first, Victoria Bridge, open in time for morning traffic"