Heavy rainfall continues to affect Cumbria, causing widespread travel disruption as several roads become impassable and vehicles are trapped in floodwater.
An amber weather warning, initially in place until 18:00 GMT, has been lifted, but a yellow alert for rain remains active until around 23:59 GMT. Authorities have urged people to avoid driving through flooded areas.
Cumbria Police have confirmed that the following roads are currently impassable:
A595 at Kirksanton / Holmrook
A596 at Castle Gardens, Whitehaven
A591 at Whitecross Bay, where vehicles are stuck in floodwater
B5300 from Maryport to Silloth
Brindleway at Seaton, closed due to a vehicle trapped in floodwater
The main road from Great Clifton to Clifton roundabout
Road at Braystone Holiday Village, blocked by a vehicle in floodwater
Other roads remain passable but drivers are advised to proceed with caution. These include:
A595 – Foxfield to The Green
A595 – between Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness
A7 at Sandysike / Westlinton
A6071 at Mill Hill
A6071 at Irthing Bridge, Brampton
B6263 – Wetheral to Warwick Bridge
Rail services have also been severely affected, with Northern advising passengers not to travel. The following routes are suspended in both directions:
Carlisle to Whitehaven
Carlisle to Skipton
Corkickle to Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
Windermere to Oxenholme Lake District
Carnforth to Skipton
Lancaster to Morecambe
Currently, seven flood warnings and 19 flood alerts are active across the county, including at Keswick campsite. Cumbria Police continue to monitor conditions and warn the public to prioritise safety.
