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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine @A66NTP

Dualling the A66 between M6 Penrith and A1M Scotch Corner. #A66NTP

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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine@A66NTP
7 Nov 2022
We've got a new #A66NTP video, highlighting how we want to make the #A66 between #Penrith & #ScotchCorner safer, more reliable and boost the economy. Have a nosey if you like ow.ly/I9Q350LrPWl 🙂📽️💻 🔨👷‍♀️👷#BuildingFutures #ConnectingCommunities
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🚧 Cross St, Kirkby Thore closed 8pm 22 June–8pm 30 June for A66 utility works. Closure runs north & south of Priest Lane (~900m north). Access to Primary School maintained. Signage in place. Please take care & be mindful of parking/turning. Thank you for your patience.
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🚧 A66 reminder: Weekend & next week works From tonight: • Weekend (12–15 June): 1 lane each way (7pm–6am) • Weeknights (15–19 June): full closures midnight–6am, diversions via A69 • Further weekend lane restrictions follow Expect additional & disruption—please plan ahead 🚗
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🚧 A66 June works (M6 J40–Temple Sowerby) Centre res work CCTV to keep traffic moving during main works. ⛔M6 J40 - Kemplay - 3 x weekend restrictions Fri 7pm-Mon 6am from 12 June ⛔Kemplay - Temple Sowerby night closures midnight–6am 15-19 June ow.ly/FNl750Z7sGj
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Thanks for your patience during overnight closures of the A66 last week as we installed average speed cameras . 40mph limits remain for safe access use and to install new road layouts. To keep road users and workforce safe, they will remain until we have completed the project .
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See archaeology in action at Kirkby Thore, Cumbria. National Highways and Oxford Cotswold Archaeology are holding an open day! Sat 16 May 2026, 10am–4pm: visit a live dig, meet archaeologists & medieval re‑enactors, family fun! Book for guided tours – tr.ee/9SOfr9
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🚧 A66 overnight closures (May) 🚧 Installing average speed cameras between M6 J40 & Temple Sowerby. ⏰ 12am–6am, Tue 5–Sat 9 May (EB/WB) ⚠️ Fri 8 May: WB one lane running 8pm–6am Diversions signed – plan ahead.
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🚧 A66 Northern Trans‑Pennine update 🚧 From Mon 20 April, overnight works will take place between Whinfell Park & Hornby Hall Lane End (east of Center Parcs). 🌙 Mon–Fri, 8pm–4am 🚦 Temporary 3‑way lights Please allow extra time for your journeys
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Join us to explore the Eden Valleys ancient past, see our finds close-up and chat to the team working on A66 NTP project 💬 📅 18th April 2026 📍 Warcop Parish Hall 💷 FREE! You don't need a ticket for the Parish Hall. Book a tour of the excavation here👉 tr.ee/AcvotH

A66 Archaeology Open Day - Guided Excavation Tour of Sandford Barrows

Experience live archaeology in the Eden Valley, hear the story of how people lived thousands of years ago at our Warcop excavation.

eventbrite.co.uk
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Last week the A66 Project Team visited Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for their careers fair as part of National Careers Week 2026. Thank you for having us, and to all the students who stopped by to ask questions. #NationalCareersWeek #Careers #STEM #A66
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🚧 A66 Northern Trans‑Pennine Project update 🚧 BT will be working overnight in the westbound verge near the Center Parcs junction to re‑route a cable. 🚦 Temporary two‑way lights ⏰ 8pm–6am 📅 Wed 25, Thu 26 & Fri 27 Feb Thanks for your patience.
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We’re continuing our preparation work ahead of the A66 NTP project. We'll be carrying out vegetation clearance using overnight lane closures on the A66 eastbound. We'll be working from 16 February to 25 February, 8pm-5am. Thanks for your patience during these works.
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We’re continuing our preparation work through the winter. We'll be carrying out overnight vegetation clearance under temporary traffic lights starting next week. Work will be around the B6262, the old Llama Karma site, Whinfell Park and Center Parcs. Thanks for your patience.
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We'll be removing the 40mph speed limit to assist the flow of traffic around Penrith during the M6 closures this weekend. The roadworks will be removed between M6 junction 40 and Center Parcs from 9 January. The roadworks will be put back in place on 13 January.
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We'll be removing the 40mph speed limit in time for the festive period. The roadworks will be removed between M6 junction 40 and Center Parcs from Tuesday 23 December for those travelling over the Christmas period. The roadworks will be put back in place on Monday 5 January.
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🎄 Winter Travel Advisory for A66 Road Users 🎄 As you head home for the holidays, please take extra care on the A66. Winter conditions can change quickly, so plan ahead and stay safe. Your safety matters. Let’s make sure everyone gets home for Christmas safely.
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🚧 Upcoming Works on the A66: • Road surface sampling between Kemplay Roundabout and Eamont Bridge during overnight lane closures on 15, 16 and 17 December. • Vegetation clearance on 15 December with temporary traffic lights on the B6262. Thank you for your patience.
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🚧 Planned Vegetation Clearance 🚧 We’re carrying out vegetation clearance during an ovenight closure along the A66 eastbound between M6 junction 40 & Kemplay roundabout. 🗓️ Dates: Wed 26 & Thurs 27 Nov 8pm-6am Please plan your journeys and take extra care travelling in the area.
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Beneath the rolling hills and sweeping valleys of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine lies a story that stretches back more than 10,000 years. So whether you're an archaeology enthusiast or just curious abut how they piece together the past, visit oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.or…
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🌟 Supporting local careers and reskilling 🌟 We’re proud to be creating opportunities for people in the community through upskilling and retraining programmes. ✉️ If you have any future events you'd like us to attend please get in touch on A66NTP@nationalhighways.co.uk
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Every year, more than 1,700 people lose their lives on UK roads. We’re committed to making journeys safer & more reliable. We've a 40mph in place between the M6 & Whinfell to protect roads users & our workers. ⚠️ Slow down. Stay alert. Save lives.
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