RESIDENTS affected by the six-week closure of a main road in Cockermouth have been advised to use a voluntary car scheme to get into town.
Bridge repairs are due to take place on Gote Bridge from Monday, June 24. There will be no bridge access for vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists and detours will be in place.
County councillor Rebecca Hanson said: "I know people are stressed - but this will not be as bad as 2016 because Millers Footbridge will be open. Therefore rather than running a bus service, the best thing is to find particular solutions for the people who are affected."
She suggested that residents without transport use the Rural Wheels scheme.
Residents in Bridgend Court had been hoping a bus would be provided. They are due to meet tomorrow to discuss options.
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