Next week communities along the route of the A66 will be able to find out the latest update on the project when new videos, web chats and brochures about the major upgrade go live.
All remaining single carriageway sections - totalling 18 miles - of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner will be dualled in the £1 billion plans
Meanwhile, since the summer teams of designers have been looking at the road and its junctions to determine what improvement are needed. Environmental specialists have also been carrying out surveys to gain a greater understanding of the ecology and heritage in the area. And this winter ground investigation surveys will take place to look at the ground and soil conditions.
With Highways England on track to get the ball rolling next spring on the planning process for the transformation of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner, now is a great time for residents to
