en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Carlisle Southern Link Road in Cumbria, UK, officially opened on June 12, 2026. This new road, approximately 8 kilometers in length, connects Junction 42 of the M6 motorway with the A595 road, aiming to improve traffic connectivity in the southern area of Carlisle, alleviate congestion, and provide infrastructure support for the development of St Cuthbert's Garden Village.
The project was led by UK construction company Galliford Try as the main contractor, with the client being Cumberland Council and support from Homes England. The total investment in the project is approximately £225 million, of which £212 million was allocated by the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Construction began in June 2023, with an original target opening date of summer 2025, later delayed to spring 2026 due to factors such as rainfall. The road has a design speed of 60 miles per hour and features four new roundabouts, five cycle bridges, and four road bridges along the route, with a dedicated cycle lane on the northern side throughout.
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups, a FTSE 250 index constituent, employing approximately 4,300 people in the UK. The company operates across three sectors: building, infrastructure, and specialist services, with extensive project delivery experience in highways, water, education, healthcare, defense, and other fields. David Lowery, Managing Director of Galliford Try's Infrastructure Services division and Executive Board member, stated that the concept for the road began over 50 years ago, and the team made significant efforts to overcome various challenges during delivery. He noted that critical infrastructure plays a vital role in driving community productivity and economic growth, leaving a positive and lasting legacy.
The Carlisle Southern Link Road is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in northwest England in recent years. The completion and opening of the road will support the development plan for approximately 10,000 new homes in southern Carlisle, unlocking new opportunities for regional economic growth and housing construction. Cumberland Council, as the project client, led the planning and delivery of the road throughout.
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