Which agencies are responsible for winter roads maintenance in Cumbria?
Almost the entire road network in Cumbria is looked after by Cumbria Highways, a partnership between Cumbria County Council, Capita Symonds and Amey, who work together on behalf of the county council. Carlisle City Council treats certain bus routes and unclassified roads in Carlisle as part of its claimed maintenance rights, taking on responsibility for gritting on behalf of the county council.The Highways Agency is responsible for gritting motorway and trunk roads the M6, A66, A69, the majority of the A590, and the A595 from the A66 to Calder Bridge.
