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Hinnings Road Shuts from 1 September — Up to a Fortnight of Resurfacing Hinnings Road in Distington to Close for Resurfacing from 1 September

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Hinnings Road in Distington to Close for Resurfacing from 1 September
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Hinnings Road in Distington is getting resurfaced from Tuesday 1 September. Road closed, up to 14 days, 8am to 6pm. Diversion signed — marshals on site for residents.

Hinnings Road in Distington is getting a new surface. The U4106 shuts from Tuesday 1 September, for up to 14 days depending on the weather. DSD Construction are doing the job for the council.

It's part of Cumberland's £27.3 million highways spend for 2026/27 — £2.85 million of that is for residential and rural roads, which this is.

Closed during the works, diversion signed. If you live on it, access is limited 8am to 6pm, but there will be marshals to get you in if they can do it safely. Emergency services still get through, as do folk on foot or pushing a bike. Bins should still go out as normal.

Check one.network before you set off, or ring Highways on 0300 373 3736.

Cumberland Council will resurface the U4106 Hinnings Road, Distington, from Tuesday 1 September, under a road closure for up to 14 days. The scheme is part of a £27.3 million highways programme.

Cumberland Council is to resurface the U4106 Hinnings Road in Distington, to improve the condition of the highway.

The scheme is due to start on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and is expected to take up to 14 days, subject to weather and site conditions. DSD Construction Limited will carry out the work. It forms part of the council's £27.3 million highways investment for 2026/27, including £2.85 million for residential and rural roads.

The road will be closed during the works, with a signed diversion in operation. Access for residents will be limited during working hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm. Traffic marshals will be on site throughout and will try to facilitate access to properties where it is safe to do so.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will continue to have access through the site. Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Residents can check live and planned roadworks on one.network. The Highways Hotline is 0300 373 3736.