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M6 Junctions 35 to 36: Safety Barrier Improvements

Advance warning of forthcoming safety barrier enhancements on the M6, between Junction 35 and 36 near Burton-in-Kendal in Cumbria. Work is scheduled to start on Monday, 14th September and expected to finish on Friday, 11th December 2026.

The work involves installing a new safety barrier in the central reservation which will help to ensure the continued safety and reliability of journeys along this section of the M6. To help keep drivers moving throughout the scheme, two lanes will remain open in both directions while this essential work.

For the safety of the workforce and road users, lane 3 will be closed both ways and a temporary 40mph speed limit will be in place for the duration of the work.

To set up a safe working area, there will be a series of overnight lane and road closures (8pm-6am) on the M6 between junction 35 and 36 from mid-September to early October. The motorway will only be closed on a limited number of occasions and at night when traffic levels are lowest. A full roadworks schedule will be available here.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place during any full road or slip road closures:

• M6 southbound motorists will be diverted via the A590 and A6
• Drivers wanting to leave the M6 at junction 36 during slip road closures will be diverted via the next junction and back

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and we thank them for their patience while these improvements are carried out.

National Highways are working closely with Cumbria County Council and Lancashire County Council to carefully manage the impact on motorists and the surrounding community during our work. Access for emergency services will be maintained where possible.

Every effort is being made to minimise disruption to the community and road users, however, due to the nature of the work, some delays are unavoidable especially at peak times. We always aim to work to the programme, but unforeseen circumstances or poor weather conditions may mean changes happen at short notice.

For further information about the work, click here, or get in touch by calling the customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000 or email at: info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

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Improved Bus Service in Arnside!

Arnside now has a bus service to Kendal (552) on 6 days of the week. From Monday to Saturday, the bus will leave the Promenade at 9.30am, travelling though Milnthorpe, Heversham and Natland to Kendal. The return journey will leave Kendal Bus Station at 1.15pm.

On Tuesdays, the 550 will leave the Promenade at 9.30am, travelling via Carnforth to Morecambe. The return journey will be from Morrisons in Morecambe, leaving at 1.15pm.

There is an option to catch the school bus (99) to Kirkby Lonsdale during term time, leaving the the Promenade at 7.45am.

The reason for the improved service is that the Department for Transport has awarded Westmorland and Furness Council £1.7 million of Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP+) funding to enhance services across the area in 2024/25.

To ensure that services supported by the latest tranche of BSIP+ funding meet the needs of communities and lead to well-supported provision, the Council has launched a consultation offering residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to shape spending plans.

To have your say and complete the online Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus Funding Consultation, click here. The consultation ends on 30th April.

Councillor Neil Hughes, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environmental Services, said: “The £1.7 million funding awarded to our council, supports us in taking a significant step towards enhancing bus provision across Westmorland and Furness. Living in a rural area like ours, providing more frequent, enhanced services will open the door for our residents and visitors to choose travelling by bus as their preferred way to travel and create more enjoyable, sustainable journeys for all. It is the Council’s ambition to allocate the funding towards creating a network of well-supported bus services that moves us closer towards achieving our net-zero ambitions. We recognise that in order to do so, supported routes must meet the needs of communities and visitors across the area. I encourage you to take part in our consultation, whether you currently use bus transport or you aspire to, to make sure we get the most out of every pound that we spend.”

Six drop-in sessions have been arranged at various locations in April, providing communities the chance to engage directly with the Sustainable Transport Team and share their perspectives. Sessions will be held on the following dates in Barrow-in-Furness, Grange, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Sedbergh and Ulverston:

  • Penrith Library – Thursday, 4th April, 10am to 2pm
  • Westmorland Shopping Centre, Kendal – Wednesday, 10th April,10am to 2pm
  • Grange Library – Thursday, 11th April, 10am to 2pm
  • Methodist Church, Kirkby Stephen – Thursday, 18th April, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Sedbergh Medical Centre – Tuesday, 23rd April, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
  • The Coronation Hall, Ulverston – Thursday, 25th April, 10am to 2pm
  • The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness. Friday, 26th April, 10am to 2pm

For those unable to attend during the day, an online event has been arranged on Wednesday, 24th April from 6pm to 7pm. To receive a link to join, please email media@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

The Council is also exploring the possibility of holding additional public meetings at locations across the area.

Paper copies of the survey will be available to complete at Westmorland and Furness Council Libraries in Barrow, Grange, Kendal and Penrith from Monday, 25 March until the end of the consultation period on Tuesday 30 April.

For more information about bus services across Westmorland and Furness, visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Footpath Guides

Footpath Guides

A set of eight new downloadable walks are now available on the Heversham Parish Council website, offering strolls of between 2 and 6 miles. They coverthe following areas: Milnthorpe, Hincaster, Beetham, Kendal, Holme, etc. and include maps and historical notes.

Click here to go to the webpage and choose from the 8 ‘Footpath Guides’