The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women cycling race is set to bring significant disruptions to roads in Cumbria this week, with 12 routes expected to close temporarily to allow the riders to pass through.
The race gets under way in Cockermouth on Wednesday, with rolling road closures expected from about 10:40 to 16:30 BST. The 158.9km route will take riders through communities across west and north Cumberland, passing through places including Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport, Allonby, Silloth, Abbeytown, Wigton, Caldbeck, and Aspatria.
Cumberland Council has confirmed that most roads on the route will be subject to rolling closures, with traffic temporarily held for short periods as the riders and race convoy pass through. This means that drivers can expect delays and disruptions to their journeys during the specified time periods.
The race route will pass through several towns and villages in the area, with the following times expected for each location: Whitehaven (11:43 to 11:55), High Harrington (11:57 to 12:07), Workington (12:01 to 12:17), Flimby (12:12 to 12:25), Maryport (12:16 to 12:30), Allonby (12:28 to 12:45), Silloth (12:44 to 13:04), Wigton (13:12 to 13:38), Caldbeck (13:30 to 14:00), Aspatria (14:00 to 14:37), and Cockermouth (14:21 to 15:50).
Road closures in Cockermouth will also accommodate the start and finish areas, with Main Street and Station Street closed from 04:00 to 18:30, and South Street closed from 07:00 to 17:00. The A595 between Bothel and Cockermouth will be closed from around 14:00 to 15:35 while riders complete the final sections of the stage.
The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women is a five-day cycling race that will take riders through various locations in the UK, including Blackpool, Llandudno, and Hay-on-Wye, before finishing in Leamington Spa on 23 August.
Cyclists and spectators can follow the action on social media, with BBC Cumbria providing updates on X, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram, and Radio Cumbria providing live coverage on BBC Sounds.
The disruptions to roads in Cumbria are expected to cause significant delays and disruptions to journeys, with motorists advised to plan their routes in advance and allow extra time for their journeys.
Source: Yahoo Sports