Bridekirk Bridge Shuts for Three Weeks — No Way Through, Even on Foot Bridekirk Bridge to Close for Three Weeks from 1 September
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Bridekirk Bridge shuts from Tuesday 1 September while they replace the deck. About three weeks — and you can't drive, walk or cycle through.
They're shutting Bridekirk Bridge. The deck's coming out on the U2093 at Bridekirk, just outside Cockermouth, from Tuesday 1 September — about three weeks, depending on the weather.
Closed the whole time, diversion signed. This one you can't get through: not in a car, not for emergency vehicles, and not on foot or pushing a bike. Follow the signs round.
It's so the bridge stays safe. If you've got questions or you need special access, give Highways a bell on 0300 373 3736.
Cumberland Council will replace the deck on the U2093 at Bridekirk Bridge, Bridekirk, near Cockermouth, from Tuesday 1 September 2026. The road will be closed throughout, for about three weeks.
Cumberland Council will replace the deck of Bridekirk Bridge on the U2093 at Bridekirk, near Cockermouth.
Work is due to start on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and is expected to take about three weeks, subject to weather and site conditions.
The road will be closed continuously while the work is done. A signed diversion will be in place. Access through the site will not be possible, including for emergency service vehicles, pedestrians and dismounted cyclists.
The council says the replacement is to keep the structure safe and reliable. Residents with questions about the scheme, or who have special access requirements, can call the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736 or use the council website.