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Stay up-to-date with the construction progress of the multi-million-pound Carlisle Southern Link Road

15/06/2026

The Carlisle Southern Link Road opened on Friday, and what a difference it is already making! 🎉

Take a look at our hyperlapse video to see just how quickly the route flows 🚗💨, it is great to see the road in action, and we hope everyone is finding their way around with ease.

Have you noticed a difference in your journey times yet? We heard on Friday that one driver shaved 20 minutes off their commute and got home in plenty of time to kick off their weekend, that's a brilliant result!

If you are travelling on the route, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new road layout, signage, speed limits and markings.

12/06/2026

The Carlisle Southern Link Road is now officially open! 🎉

Drivers are advised to take note of new road layouts, signage, speed limits and markings when travelling on the route.

Thank you to Homes England, Galliford Try and all of our supply chain (31% were from Cumbria!) for all their hard work in completing the project.

We'd like to say a huge thanks to the public for your patience while these works were completed, we hope the new road makes your journeys quicker and easier.

11/06/2026

The Carlisle Southern Link Road will officially open to the public from the afternoon of Friday 12 June.

Please note:
➡️ The morning will begin with a short opening event to mark the milestone, with attendance by invited guests including partners, stakeholders and media involved in the project.

➡️ The road will not be accessible to the public until the afternoon.

We will notify you tomorrow once the road is officially open.

Thank you for your patience - we look forward to welcoming you onto this new route tomorrow!

17/05/2026

Roadwork updates for the week commencing Monday 18 May 2026.

Orton Road Roundabout and Newby West Roundabout.
21 May - 20:00-06:00
Two-way traffic lights to finish landscaping works.

Durdar Link.
20 May - 21 May 24 hours a day.
Two-way traffic lights.

Brisco Roundabout
21 May - 22 May 24 hours a day
Four-way traffic lights.

Newbiggin Road
18 May - 22 May 24 hours a day
Two-way traffic lights.

Grace Lane.
Closed Monday–Sunday. Alternative access provided for residents for United Utilities works.

Newbiggin Road.
Closed Monday–Sunday (Brisco to M6).

A6 London Road (M6 Junction 42 heading into Carlisle)
Lane 1 remains closed.

08/05/2026

Roadwork updates for the week commencing Monday 11 May 2026.

➡ Kingrigg Farm Access to Newby West Roundabout.
14 May, 20:00 – 06:00
Two-way traffic lights to finish landscaping.

➡Grace Lane.
Closed Monday–Sunday. Alternative access provided for residents for United Utilities works.

➡Newbiggin Road (Brisco to M6).
Closed Monday–Sunday.

➡A6 London Road (M6 Junction 42 heading into Carlisle)
Lane 1 remains closed. Lane 2 remains open.

➡A6 Heading towards Carlisle.
11 May to 13 May 20:00-06:00
Overnight closure from the M6 Roundabout. To complete footpath works, install road studs and install crash barrier.
Fully sign posted diversion will be in place.

➡M6 Junction 42 Northbound Slip Road.
13 – 14 May 20:00-06:00
Overnight closure closure to allow road surfacing and installing road studs.
Fully sign posted diversion will be in place.

22/04/2026

🚧 Carlisle Southern Link Road enters its final phase of construction 🚧

Significant progress has been made across the site in recent months, with many of the most visible elements of the new road now in place. You can find out what’s happening on site and what to expect over the coming weeks ➡ https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/news/2026/carlisle-southern-link-road-enters-final-phase-construction

A full Road Safety Audit is ongoing, which is a major milestone in the project, and indicates that the main contractor, Galliford Try Infrastructure, is preparing the route for public use ahead of the planned opening on Friday 12 June.

The road opening ceremony will take place from approximately 10.00am on Friday 12 June, with the road opening for public use after this event during the afternoon.

Further updates will be shared as the project reaches its final stages and preparations are made for the road to fully open.

17/04/2026

Roadwork updates for the week commencing Monday 24 April 2026.

Cummersdale Roundabout
26 March to 24 April
3-way lights to install new kerbs and surface footways. 24 Hours a day.

Redcat Roundabout
21 April to 24 April
3-way lights for surfacing repair work. 24 Hours a day.

M6 Junction 42 Southbound off slip
20 April to 24 April
Hard shoulder and lane 1 closed. Lane 2 remains open. Installation of signage.

Grace Lane
Closed Monday–Sunday. Alternative access provided for residents for United Utilities works.

Newbiggin Road
Closed Monday–Sunday (Brisco to M6).

A6 London Road (M6 Junction 42 heading into Carlisle)
Lane 1 remains closed. Lane 2 remains open.

M6 Junction 42 Northbound Exit
Hard shoulder and Lane 1 remain closed. Lane 2 remains open.

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