THE A590 is set to be closed in both directions between the Greenodd roundabout and Ulverston for two nights.

Contractor Kier are carrying out roadworks on behalf of Highways England on the A590 between Ulverston and the Greenodd roundabout.

The road closure will be in place between 8pm and 5am on Sunday October 9 and Sunday October 30.

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The official, 18-mile diversion which will be in place will direct traffic to turn off at the Greenodd roundabout and follow the A5092 through Kirkby and Askam before turning back towards Ulverston on the A590 from the Elliscales roundabout.

Works to be carried out include patching and repairing potholes, cleaning out the gullies and dealing with vegetation.