Road re-opens after wall collapses

It happened on the B5282

Author: Jon BurkePublished 21st Jan 2026

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The B5282 Park Road between Milnthorpe and Arnside has now re-opened, after the collapse of a retaining wall yesterday.

Westmorland and Furness Council says temporary traffic lights are in place, but the road is now open to vehicles.

There was debris from the collapsed wall and bank on the carriageway.

Road closed signs alerting people were placed on routes, ahead of the affected section of road.

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