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Weekend and overnight closures for major A66 roadworks project

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A red sign with white lettering that reads 'road ahead closed' in block capital letters. The sign is on a metal A-frame and is positioned on a grass verge at the side of a road.

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Weekend and overnight closures announced for A66 roadworks at Penrith

Overview

National Highways has announced a series of overnight and weekend road closures on the A66 between Rheged, Penrith and Brougham as part of the Northern Trans-Pennine project. The latest phase includes vegetation clearance, central reservation strengthening, and new drainage installation, with the current works scheduled to finish by the end of November.

Key points

  • Work is part of the National Highways Northern Trans-Pennine project on the A66 at Penrith.
  • Activities include vegetation clearance, central reservation strengthening, and drainage installation.
  • Overnight closures will take place between Kemplay Bank Roundabout and Temple Sowerby from 12 to 14 October (00:00 to 06:00 BST).
  • Weekend lane closures between Kemplay Bank roundabout and Brougham are scheduled across multiple weekends from 16 October to 9 November, running from Friday 19:00 to Monday 06:00.
  • The A66 westbound carriageway between Brougham and Kemplay Bank roundabout is already reduced to one lane.
  • Vegetation clearance across the wider project is set to continue until 30 November 2026.
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