East Slopes and Carriageways, Patterdale to Warcop
Storm Recovery Works Across Multiple Highway Sites in Cumbria
Following the severe weather impacts of Storm Desmond in 2015, Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd undertook a major programme of repairs across six separate sites spanning from Patterdale near Ullswater to Warcop, located off the A66 in east Cumbria.
The works included slope stabilisation at Grisedale Lane using rock armour, concrete underpinning to a stone retaining wall at Hartsop, and extensive drainage and road improvements at Mungrisedale, Warcop, and Bampton to Burnbanks. Additionally, riverbank reprofiling at Warcop incorporated rock rolls and willow planting to reinforce the new slope and reduce erosion risk.
Works Included
- Developed initial CCC designs to full design-and-build status
- Stabilisation of slope at Grisedale Lane using rock armour
- Concrete underpinning of a stone wall in Hartsop
- Road and drainage improvements at Mungrisedale, Warcop, and Bampton
- Riverbank reprofiling at Warcop with rock rolls and willow planting
Project Achievements
- Minimal disruption to site users, tourists, and nearby caravan park
- Minimal disruption to local traffic
- Successful stakeholder communications and access management
- Effective noise reduction measures using lined dumpers and sound-deadening quilts
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