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Storm Desmond: A591 to reopen ahead of schedule Storm Desmond: A591 to reopen ahead of schedule
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A major road in the Lake District which collapsed during Storm Desmond is reopening three weeks early.A major road in the Lake District which collapsed during Storm Desmond is reopening three weeks early.
A three-mile (4.8km) section of the A591 was closed in December because of flooding between Dunmail Raise, north of Grasmere, and Thirlmere.A three-mile (4.8km) section of the A591 was closed in December because of flooding between Dunmail Raise, north of Grasmere, and Thirlmere.
While the route was shut a shuttle bus had to be put on for school children to cross the first repaired section. During the closure local people faced long diversions, and a shuttle bus had to be put on for school children.
Environment Minister Rory Stewart and Cumbria County Council's leader will reopen the route at 08:30 BST.Environment Minister Rory Stewart and Cumbria County Council's leader will reopen the route at 08:30 BST.