Cumberland Council has provided an update on upcoming highways maintenance work in Carlisle.

The projects will make improvements to the carriageway and improve the drainage on Wigton Road. Projects at Parkhouse Road and Moorhouse Road will include a new surface which will improve the road's durability and ride quality, replace ironwork to aid future maintenance, and renew line markings.

Both Parkhouse Road and Moorhouse Road projects will have temporary road closures.

Work on Parkhouse Road will commence on Monday 10 June for two weeks, weather permitting, from 8am until 5pm each day excluding weekends.

To enable the council to complete works safely, it will be necessary to close the road between Chandler Way junction and Crindledyke Lane, there will be a full diversion route in place.

Work on Moorhouse Road will commence on Monday 24 June for three weeks, weather permitting. Works will take place from 8am to 5pm each day, excluding weekends.

For safety reasons, it will be necessary to close the road between Burgh Road junction and the A689 CNDR roundabout, with a full diversion route.

A three-way traffic light system will be in place on Wigton Road in Carlisle. Work will commence on Monday 10 June, for one week, weather permitting. Works will take place from 8am to 4pm each day, excluding weekends.

If residents or businesses require access to their property, please discuss this with the Traffic Marshal who will be on site during the works, please be aware that there might be some delays in accessing properties.

Access will be maintained for emergency services during the works.

More detailed information will be sent to businesses and residents within each area nearer the time.

Cumberland Council said: "We wish to thank the community for their continued support and patience while we improve the road network and apologise for any inconvenience."

The council also provided a recent update on Devonshire Street, suggesting that the city centre works are 'right on track for a summer opening.'

Meanwhile, the closure of Dalston Road has been delayed until Monday June 17.

Regular updates on roadworks are available online.