A WARNING over upcoming roadworks has been put-out because the works will affect access to the Cumberland Infirmary.

Utility firm Northern Gas Networks is due to start a six week project on July 27 to upgrade its network.

There will be a road closure on Church Road and Newton Road

It will start on the above date for three weeks and a diversion via Wigton Road will be in place.

Newtown Road will also be closed at Caldcotes, the McVitie’s factory, with no access to the infirmary - cars will be diverted onto Wigton Road, the bypass, and then to the roundabout of Newtown Road.

For vehicles leaving the hospital there will be a single lane open, to access Caldcotes and the roundabout .

There will also be a road closure on Wigton Road, diversions will be in place.