A592 at High Kingate Landslip – Road Closure & Repair Update
the A592 between Troutbeck and the Kirkstone Inn remains closed due to a landslip caused by recent heavy rain last Wednesday (November 5th). the slip has undermined the carriageway, and repairs will be complex due to the challenging site conditions – a narrow, restricted area with steep banking and anticipated harsh winter weather.
key points:
* Closure: The road is closed indefinitely, with barriers in place. Farmers and local landowners still have access.
* Repairs: Specialist contractors will be needed. Initial assessments suggest work likely won’t begin until ground conditions improve in the Spring. The repair is expected to take months, not weeks. possibilities include building working platforms pinned into the steep banking.
* Stabilization: Measures are being taken to stabilize the ground and divert water.
* Diversion: Signage is in place, and the council is coordinating with cumbria Tourism to highlight that areas around the closure (including Kirkstone Pass and the Ullswater Valley) remain open.
* Network Management: The council is asking utility companies to postpone planned works on diversion routes and is rescheduling its own routine maintenance.
* Complexity: Councillor peter Thornton emphasized the difficulty of the repair, dismissing simple solutions due to the steep terrain and challenging winter conditions.
Westmorland and Furness Council is continuing technical surveys and will provide further updates once contractors have assessed the site in detail. Communities and businesses will be kept informed of progress.
