Part of a road near Carlisle will close for up to five days while roadworks are carried out.

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Starting on November 18, the U1143 near Gaitsgill, south of Carlisle, will close from its junction with the C1017 to its junction with the U1142 until November 22.

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An alternative route is available via the U1143, C1018, C2049, U1139, B5299, U1293 and the C1017.