MOTORISTS have been warned of possible delays on the National Highways network this week. 

The latest expected works list shows that one road closure already in place is expected to carry on this week:

• A590, from 8pm May 21 to 8pm May 23, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A590 eastbound and westbound, Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite, Lane two closure Switching to Lane one for Grass cutting, Weed Spraying, Litter removal, drainage clearance and inspections.

And the following may cause delays:

• A590, from 8pm May 22 to 5am May 23, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A590 Ulverston Road, traffic signals for SU works (BT).

• A590, from midday, to 8pm on May 27, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A590 and M6 jct 36 Heavy traffic and due to Cartmel Races.

• A590, from midday, to 8pm on May 29, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A590 and M6 jct 36 Heavy traffic and due to Cartmel Races.

• A590, from 8am to 6pm on May 30, slight delays (under 10 minutes): possible congestion on A590 due to EpicMan Windermere Triathlon (Bike Course) - 500 participants.

• A590, from midday, to 8pm on May 31, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A590 and M6 jct 36 Heavy traffic and due to Cartmel Races.

• M6, from 10pm June 4 to 9pm June 10, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M6 northbound and southbound, junction 36 to 37, Lane three closure for cyclic activities safety fence, drainage, sign, electrical, soft estate and sweeping and litter maintenance and asset inspections.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.