A591: what repairs are taking place?

Work got underway to repair the A591 today, after the road was damaged by December's storms.

Here's what needs to be done to fix it:

• Preparatory work and some preliminary construction work has already been taking place at Dunmail Raise
• A new concrete retaining wall is being built in the beck
• Once this had been built, the gap in the road caused by the storm damage will be backfilled with crushed stone
• A new road surface will then be laid on top
• A new wall will also be constructed using local stone in front of the retaining wall

Work on the second section of damaged road further north is also underway.

A helicopter survey is due to take place shortly, which will provide detailed technical information about the stability of the scree slopes adjacent to the A591.

• Get the latest on the repairs here