A road will be closed temporarily while gas mains work takes place.

Egremont Road in Whitehaven, from its junction with Main Street, is to close from October 3 and is expected to be closed for three days.

Whitehaven Town Council said an aternative route will be signed and available via the unrestricted sections of Egremont Road, Hensingham Bypass and Main Street, and a way for pedestrians and simounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

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