Cumbria to receive further funding to repair flood damage

Roads in Cumbria damaged by devastating flooding in 2009 are to be repaired thanks to government funding. Cumbria County Council is set to receive a further US$9.6 million to allow repairs to be carried out to highway slopes, enhanced drainage, culvert repairs and repairs to footways and bridges, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced. McLoughlin continued: “Reliable local highways are crucial to communities and provides important links for people to work, shops, services, families and friend
August 9, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Roads in Cumbria damaged by devastating flooding in 2009 are to be repaired thanks to government funding.  Cumbria County Council is set to receive a further US$9.6 million to allow repairs to be carried out to highway slopes, enhanced drainage, culvert repairs and repairs to footways and bridges, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

McLoughlin continued: “Reliable local highways are crucial to communities and provides important links for people to work, shops, services, families and friends.  The flooding that Cumbria encountered in 2009 devastated many roads and I know how important it is for the people in the area for the repairs to happen. That is why this government has been committed to working with Cumbria County Council to ensure this happens. I am pleased to announce further funding to support Cumbria County Council’s vital work.”

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