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A709 from Torthorwald to Bellridding closure

The A709 will be closed for carriageway resurfacing works from 12 to 14 May inclusive between 9am and 5pm daily. 

Diversions are in place that will extend journey time:

Westbound – A709, B7076, A701, A75, A709 

Eastbound – A709, A75, A701, B7076, A709. 

The road will be fully reopened to traffic from 5pm each evening to 9am the following morning, while the closure is in place. 

Get a parking bay for a disabled person

You can apply for a marked bay on the road outside or close to your home to show that the space has been reserved for a disabled person.

You can apply for a disabled parking bay if you, or a member of your household, is:

  • disabled and has a Blue Badge
  • the owner (or regular user of) a vehicle which is kept there

Apply for a disabled parking bay

You'll need to provide information about:

  • the disabled person who needs the parking bay
  • the person completing the form (if they are not the applicant)
  • the disabled person's Blue Badge parking permit
  • the vehicle being used

Apply for a disabled parking bay

Using the space

Disabled parking bays can be used by anyone displaying a Blue Badge, it's not reserved for the person that applies for it.

The Blue Badge must be displayed where it can be clearly seen and read from outside the vehicle. The front should face upwards, showing the wheelchair symbol.