CARLISLE'S motorists will have four road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

But the news isn't too bad, with all of them only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes.

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that one closure already in place is expected to carry on this week: M6, from 8pm January 13 to 8pm August 1, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M6 northbound and southbound, junction 43 to 44, Lane three closures with narrow lane two to replace VRS.

And a further three closures will begin over the next two weeks: A69, from 7pm February 6 to 6am February 9, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, Gilsland to Reaygarth, junction - traffic signals to carry out Cabling works safely for Utility.

A69, from 9am February 19 to 4pm February 24, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 westbound, Low Row - traffic signals to carry out Bus Stop improvement works.

A69, from 7pm February 19 to 6am February 24, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69, Greenhead, barrier replacement works.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.