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Repairs to major Lake District route A591 begin

Highways England will begin to repair the important road today. Parts of the A591 collapsed after becoming badly damaged in December's storms.

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Transport Secretary pleased with A591 progress

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin Credit: PA

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin says he is pleased with how repairs on the A591 are coming along, and hopes the road will re-open as soon as possible:

We are determined to reopen the A591 as soon as possible, and I am pleased the people of Cumbria can see we are making progress.

Tourism is a vital part of the local economy, so fixing this road will make a real difference to the region.”

– Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
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Repairs to major Lake District route A591 begin

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