Cumbria County Council, with the Secretary of State for Transport's approval, has now extended the closure until October 8, 2026. The closure affects a 266-metre stretch of Footpath No. 244067,The footpath closure was initially set to expire this month, on October 8. Queries regarding the closure can be directed to the Countryside Access Team at The Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ. In the event the works are not completed within the extension period, the order may be extended further with the minister's approval.