Fleet operators in and around Cumbria will be pleased to learn a new multi-million pound project to enhance journey times for travellers on the M6 has been unveiled by Highways England.

Almost £2 million of work is to be carried out by highway engineers in the coming weeks that will focus on five resurfacing projects between junction 36 of the motorway at Kirkby Lonsdale and junction 39 at Shap.

Highways England project manager Peter Gee said: "These are routine repairs – typically to tackle potholes and other surface defects caused by wear and tear – to ensure users of the M6 through this part of Cumbria can continue to enjoy safe, smooth and reliable journeys."

He added that the agency is doing all it can to ensure traffic flows are maintained at all times throughout this period of renovation and repair, with the majority of work being carried out at night.

Getting underway from Monday (October 24th), the programme of repairs will include a series of diversions and motorists are therefore advised to plan their journeys in advance and to allow extra time to reach their destination when travelling in the area in the coming weeks.

Potholes and poor road surfaces are an ongoing problem on many carriageways across the UK and therefore regular M6 users and fleet operators in the area will welcome this work that will ensure safer and more reliable journeys in the years to come.

Brand manager at The Fuelcard People Ben Robb comments: "When travelling along a motorway at 70mph, a pothole can cause serious damage and become a major safety risk. The improvement of these roads will help a drivers peace of mind when travelling at high speeds."