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The team tweeting traffic and travel info to help you explore more of the #LakeDistrict. Part of @lakedistrictnpa. Please #RespectProtectEnjoy 🏞

[Lake District @lakedistrictnpa]

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[Lakes Travel @LakesTravel]

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[NYorkshireTony 🌳 @NYorkshireTony]

🔺🔺ROAD CLOSURE A591🔺🔺

Cumbria Police along with other agencies are currently dealing with a serious RTC on the A591 between Crosthwaite Roundabout and The Castle Inn hotel. (Bass/Keswick) The road will remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area at this time.

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A592 #Ullswater #Hazard

A592 Penrith to Glenridding is treacherous. Rockfalls, trees blocking entire lanes, branches and sticks littering the road. #CumbriaRoads

P: 23:22 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack

[NYorkshireTony 🌳 @NYorkshireTony]

🔺🔺Power is down in many #lakedistrict towns and villages currently including large areas of Windermere, Coniston, Ambleside, Staveley and 52 other NW areas. The roads are littered with debris and are very dark. Only travel if absolutely essential. 🔺🔺 #StormArwen

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A591 #LakeDistrict #Hazard

Reports of several fallen trees on the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. Road partially blocked at 9pm. Approach with care. Thanks for the update. #CumbriaRoads

P: 21:45 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A684 #Kendal #Hazard

A684 blocked due to a fallen tree on the road out of Kendal just after Beehive Lane on the straight section of road. Thanks to Alex for the update. #CumbriaRoads

P: 21:43 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack

[Lakes Travel @LakesTravel]

Challenging weather incoming. Take care out there folks. #StormArwen

[NYorkshireTony 🌳 @NYorkshireTony]

Yellow and Amber 'Be Prepared' warnings for Wind across the UK on Friday and Saturday as #StormArwen arrives. With low temperatures forecast (and snow in places), be aware of significant wind chill, especially on higher ground. Be prepared.

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#GreatLangdale #RoadClosure
A section of the #B5343 outside Harry's Place Farm (between Great Langdale and Chapel Stile) will be temp closed for urgent carriageway repairs from 24th November for approx 3 days. Info: https://t.co/A2OrNNbl0Z

#CumbriaRoads
Source: @CumbriaHighways

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A592 #PooleyBridge #Flooding

UPDATE: A592 between Pooley Bridge (B5320) and Watermillock now reported as passable with care. #CumbriaRoads

P: 15:05 hrs, 30th Oct. @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack @penrithtown @CumbriaFloods

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A591 #Windermere #Flooding

A591 passable with care at Bannerigg Farm (between Windermere and Ings) due to flooding. Traffic can still pass on the n/bound carriageway. #CumbriaRoads

P: 06:51 hrs, 28th Oct
@BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack @StagecoachCNL @CumbriaFloods

[South Lakes Police @SouthLakesPol]

Please be careful on the roads tonight with flooding especially hard to see in the dark. There is flooding on the A591 at Bannerigg and A592 at Beech Hill both with vehicles stuck.

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#B5286 #Outgate #Flooding

Reports of flooding and road barely passable on the B5286 at Pull Woods (between Outgate and Clappersgate). #CumbriaRoads

P: 20:02 hrs, 27th Oct. @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack @CumbriaFloods

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A592 #Windermere #Flooding

A592 Newby Bridge (between Newby Bridge and Windermere) is barely passable due to flooding in several locations. Some reports suggest that only 4x4s can get through. #CumbriaRoads

P: 19:59 hrs.
@BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack @CumbriaFloods

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#A592 #Windermere #Flooding

A592 Rayrigg Road (Windermere) affecting by flooding. Road reported as only just passable. Thanks to Jennie for the update. #CumbriaRoads

P: 16:50 hrs, 27th Oct.
@BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @StagecoachCNL @CumbriaCrack @JakeColley22 @gazettenewsdesk

[NYorkshireTony 🌳 @NYorkshireTony]

Much of Cumbria is now under a @metoffice Amber Weather Warning. Be prepared & stay safe. Please share.

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#B5289 #Keswick #Flooding

B5289 Borrowdale Road (between Keswick and Seatoller) is impassable due to flooding. @StagecoachCNL service 78 unable to operate. #CumbriaRoads

P: 10:14 hrs, 27th Oct.
@BBC_Cumbria @CumbriaCrack @allerdale @LakesTravel

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#Grasmere #Incident

Red Bank (Grasmere) blocked by a fallen tree near Dale End. #CumbriaRoads

P: 15:23 hrs, 19th Oct.
@BBC_Cumbria @RadioYakkers @LakesTravel @CumbriaCrack @CumbriaLive @gazettenewsdesk

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

@BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel #A66 #Braithwaite #TempSignals

CLEARED: temp lights removed and earlier delays easing on A66 between Braithwaite and Keswick. Due back in place from around 10am tomorrow. #CumbriaRoads

P: 15:34 hrs. @BBC_Cumbria @RadioYakkers @LakesTravel

[Cumbria Road Watch @CumbriaRdWatch]

#Troutbeck #RoadClosure

Bridge Lane (Troutbeck) remains CLOSED for repairs to a retaining wall which are expected to commence on 18th October and take approx 12 months! #CumbriaRoads #LakeDistrict

Source: @CumbriaHighways
@gazettenewsdesk @CumbriaCrack @LakesTravel