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Work has started at Borough Park in Workington to prepare for Cumberland Sports Village. Here is what happens next, the plans for 5,000 fans and where Reds play now.
Plans are in for an M&S Foodhall, Starbucks drive-thru and up to five further shops in Workington. See the proposed site, parking, drawings and what it means for Pow Street.
Workington Central Way traffic lights run until 30 October; overnight closures start 2 November for up to six nights. Check car-park access and other town roadworks.
The A66 at Workington closes 6.30pm Friday 11 September to 6am Monday 14 September. See the A595/A596 diversion and festival travel advice.
Cumberland Sports Village has reached another milestone in Workington, with Phase 2 details submitted, design work progressing and main construction targeted for January 2027.
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