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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. |
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. |