The road is set to be closed for five days. (Image: Newsquest)
A LANE closure is set to be put in place next week.
A section of the B656 near Sedbergh will be closed whilst works are carried out.
The work is planned to start on August 21 and is anticipated to take up to five days to be completed.
A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.
A suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the unrestricted sections of B6256, A683 and A684.
For queries concerning this temporary order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTRO/6136.
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