Cumbria road closures in place after heavy rain and flooding
A number of roads are shut this morning (15th December)
Last updated 15th Dec 2025
A number of roads in Cumbria are shut due to flooding this morning (15th December).
There are also rail disruptions and route cancellations.
The county has been affected by heavy rain this weekend with an amber weather warning in place.
There is still a yellow weather warning in place until the end of the day.
Roads with major disruptions
- A595 at Kirksanton / Holmrook: impassable due to flooding and is closed
- A596 at Castle Gardens, Whitehaven: impassable due to flooding
- A591 at Whitecross Bay: impassable due to flooding with vehicles stuck in flood water
- B5300 Maryport to Silloth: impassable due to flooding
- Brindleway at Seaton: impassable due to a vehicle stuck in flood water and the road is closed
- The main road from Great Clifton to Clifton roundabout: impassable due to flooding
- The road at Braystone Holiday Village: impassable due to a vehicle stuck in flood water
Roads which require driving with care
- A595 – Foxfield to The Green
- A595 – between Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness
- A7 at Sandysike / Westlinton
- A6071 at Mill Hill
- A6071 at Irthing Bridge, Brampton
- B6263 – Wetheral to Warwick Bridge
Anyone who notices other roads that are affected should contact the Cumberland Council Highways team on their website here, or call their number on 0300 373 3736.
Train disruptions
Northern rail have cancelled train services on the following routes:
- Carlisle to Whitehaven
- Corkickle to Barrow in Furness
- Oxenholme to Windermere
- Carlisle to Skipton
- Barrow in Furness to Preston
The train operator says tickets can be used on Tuesday (16th December) instead.