Water firm says it needs permission to fix Thirlmere reservoir road
Campaigners say the diversion on the A591 is more dangerous than the closed, storm-damaged road.
Stay updated with breaking news from Mark Hatton. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Campaigners say the diversion on the A591 is more dangerous than the closed, storm-damaged road.
More than 1,000 people protested to keep the historic road around Thirlmere Reservoir open for nature-lovers who want to do the 10-mile walk.
More than 1,000 walkers and cyclists descended on Thirlmere yesterday to protest about the closure of a popular road.
An online petition has been signed nearly 10,000 times, while Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles" An online petition has been signed nearly 10,000 times. Read more as Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles",
UNITED Utilities' announcement in support for the reopening the controversial Thirlmere Road