Dualling work set to begin on A66

Dualling work on the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner will go ahead under Government plans. The scheme will complete the transformation of the route between the M6 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner into a full dual carriageway, says the News & Star. Officials say the improved route will boost capacity, cut journey times, and create […]

National Highways to consider feasibility of temporary slip roads at J38 of the M6

A new proposal to change existing plans to partially close an M6 junction for four years is being considered by National Highways. The proposed plans to close junction 38’s northbound side near Penrith, Cumbria, for two years and the southbound section for the same amount of time received criticism from local residents and businesses, says the […]

A66 Scotch Corner to Penrith dualling timeline still to be agreed

The Government is still to confirm when work will commence on the long-awaited £1.3 billion A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling scheme, despite formally approving the project earlier this year. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it “continues to work closely with National Highways to confirm a delivery timeline” following its commitment to upgrade the route between […]

Development Consent Order approved

Plans to upgrade the A66 route between Penrith and Scotch Corner were today (7 March 2024) given the go-ahead by the Secretary of State for Transport. The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project, which is a key part of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads, will transform journeys along the A66 in the North of England. […]