Overnight Closures Planned For A590 Resurfacing Near Ulverston
Overnight closures are planned on the A590 near Ulverston as resurfacing works and road marking renewal are scheduled to begin.
National Highways has announced that work will begin on the A590 between Booths roundabout and Park Road roundabout, subject to suitable weather and site conditions. The programme is scheduled to start on October 5 and will involve a series of overnight closures while contractors carry out the improvements. The work forms part of a maintenance scheme designed to improve the condition and markings of the route around Ulverston.
Full overnight closures will operate between 8pm and 6am from Monday to Friday during the works. The restrictions are intended to provide contractors with a safe working environment while resurfacing and marking operations take place along the affected sections. Drivers travelling through the area during these hours will therefore need to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys.
The resurfacing element of the scheme will cover the section between the Thomas Way junction and Swarthmoor. This part of the A590 will undergo work to renew the road surface, with construction activity taking place overnight to reduce the impact on daytime traffic. The programme will require the road to be closed during working hours while crews complete the necessary resurfacing operations.
Road markings will also be renewed as part of the wider project. Marking work is planned between Booths roundabout and the Thomas Way junction, while another section will be completed between Swarthmoor and Park Road roundabout. The combined resurfacing and marking programme means several parts of the route will be affected at different stages of the scheme.
Drivers using the A590 should be aware that the disruption will not be limited to the main carriageway. National Highways has confirmed that various side roads will also close at different points during the project, depending on where contractors are working. The timing of individual restrictions may therefore vary as the scheme progresses and different sections of the road are addressed.
A signed diversion route will be provided for traffic affected by the overnight closures. Drivers will be directed to follow the A595 and A5092 as part of the signed alternative route around the closure. Motorists are advised to follow the official diversion signs rather than attempting to access closed sections of the A590 while work is taking place.
A convoy system will also be used to help guide traffic through Ulverston during the works. The system is intended to manage vehicle movements around the affected area while construction activity continues, helping maintain traffic flow where possible. Drivers may still experience delays, particularly during periods when works or additional restrictions affect the surrounding road network.
Emergency service access will be maintained throughout the closure period. This means emergency vehicles will continue to have access to the affected area even while the A590 is closed to general traffic. Maintaining access forms part of the arrangements for the scheme and will allow emergency responses to continue during the overnight working periods.
The work is scheduled to take place between October 5 and October 31, covering several weeks of overnight activity. National Highways has stated that the programme remains subject to weather and site conditions, meaning the timing or progress of individual works could change if circumstances prevent contractors from carrying out planned operations.
The A590 is an important route for traffic travelling through South Cumbria and provides a key connection around Ulverston and the surrounding communities. Maintaining the road surface and renewing worn or outdated markings are intended to support the continued use of the route. The overnight working arrangement is being used to complete the necessary work while limiting disruption during busier daytime periods.
National Highways has advised that road closures can change at short notice as maintenance schemes progress. Drivers using the A590 should therefore check the latest traffic information before travelling, particularly if their journey is planned during the overnight closure period. Conditions at the site, including weather, may also influence the progress of individual sections of the work.
The project forms part of National Highways' wider maintenance programme across the North West. The organisation's current information confirms that the A590 scheme involves resurfacing between Thomas Way junction and Swarthmoor, alongside road marking renewal on the surrounding sections towards Booths and Park Road roundabouts.
Residents, commuters and businesses around Ulverston are likely to see changes to overnight traffic arrangements while the project is under way. Side road closures, diversion routes and the convoy system may all affect how drivers move through the area during different stages of the programme. The exact impact will depend on the section being worked on and the location of individual overnight closures.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time and follow signed routes when travelling through the area during the works. The planned closures will operate overnight rather than throughout the entire day, while emergency access will remain available. National Highways is working with Westmorland and Furness Council as part of the arrangements to manage disruption during the maintenance programme.
The A590 resurfacing scheme is expected to provide a renewed road surface and refreshed road markings across the affected sections near Ulverston. With work planned over several weeks, motorists will need to remain aware of changing restrictions and diversion arrangements as contractors move between different parts of the route. The overnight programme is currently scheduled to continue until October 31, subject to conditions and progress.
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