NEWS of extra funding to repair Cumbria’s roads has been cautiously welcomed by the county council.
A spokesman said: “Whilst news of an additional £12m for Cumbria’s roads is welcome, it is important to understand that government has insisted this money be spent before the end of March.
“The winter period in Cumbria tends to offer more challenging conditions than further south, as cold and wet conditions are not the best for repairing roads.
“At this stage, we are assessing where the money will be spent – this is dependent on the availability of contractors, the status and progress of ongoing planned works, prioritisation of scheduled works and weather conditions.
“The money will be used on road surfacing schemes, including potholes and ongoing and new bridge repair works. The extent and schedule of works covered by this additional funding will be decided in due course.”
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