A ROAD which was closed after a pothole emerged in the surface has been re-opened. 

Hollygate Road in Dalton had been closed in both directions by Cumbria County Council because of the hole in the carriageway. 

However, a county council spokesman confirmed on Thursday that the problem had been solved. 

He said: "Hollygate Road in Dalton has now reopened following completion of repairs to a surface water drain and road resurfacing work."