Keep updated on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. We'll be improving the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and A1 (M) at Scotch Corner. We propose to upgrade single carriageway sections of road to dual carriageway and improve the junctions along the route.

Mar 27, 2025 · The A66 is a major road in North England that connects the A1(M) at Scotch Corner with the M6 at Penrith. It passes through scenic areas such as the Yorkshire Dales, the North Pennines and the Lake District.

The A66 between Penrith and Temple Sowerby is a single carriageway section which varies in width. Along this section there are several private access points, including one for Center Parcs. These can be difficult and unsafe for drivers to manoeuvre …

The A66 is a major road in Northern England, which in part follows the course of the Roman road from Scotch Corner to Penrith. [1] It runs from east of Middlesbrough in North Yorkshire to Workington in Cumbria . [ 2 ]

Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A595 North. Reason: Road repairs are planned. Status: Pending. Schedule: From 19:00 on 8 Apr 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Apr 2025. Nearest town: 3.06m from Cockermouth.

Mar 8, 2024 · The estimated £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project will dual the 50 miles (80km) from Penrith in Cumbria to Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire, passing through County Durham.

Jun 14, 2023 · The A66 has been closed after a collision at a roundabout near Penrith. Emergency services are at the scene on Kemplay Bank roundabout, with a closure in place on the eastbound carriageway up to junction 40 on the major A-road. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area where possible.

Apr 13, 2024 · The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project, which is a key part of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads, plans to transform journeys along the A66 between Scotch Corner and Penrith by upgrading the road to dual carriageway along the full length by upgrading the sections that are currently single carriageway along with plans to ...

The A66 plays an essential role for journeys across the north of England and provides the most direct route between the central belt of Scotland and the eastern side of England. The route connects cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh with Leeds, Sheffield and Norwich.

May 16, 2019 · The A66 is a trans-Pennine link which is a key route between north-eastern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It’s a hugely important route for freight traffic and is also important for tourism, giving access to the Lake District and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.