Work will start on Monday as part of a £1.7 million pound project by National Highways to resurface both the east and westbound carriageways between Skirsgill Interchange (junction 40 of the M6) and Newbiggin junction.
National Highways will also be upgrading the electronic message sign near Rheged and improving the crossroads that provides access to Newbiggin and Stainton from the A66.
Road markings will also be added to the gaps in the central reservation, providing enhanced guidance for drivers and reducing the risk of incidents between vehicles. Advanced warning signs on both the east and westbound approaches to the junction will advise of the weight restriction on local authority roads.
To complete the essential work safely, National Highways will need to close the A66 between Skirsgill Interchange and Newbiggin junction on a number of nights in February and March.
To reduce disruption, they will only be closing one side of the A66 at a time. Overnight closures will take place on the following:
Monday 26 February to Wednesday 6 March: A66 Newbiggin to M6 junction 40 eastbound closed - Monday to Thursday 8pm to 6am and Friday 9pm to 6am
Thursday 7 to Friday 15 March: M6 junction 40 to A66 Newbiggin westbound closed - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8pm to 6am, Tuesday and Friday 9pm to 6am
Monday 18 March: A66 Newbiggin to M6 junction 40 eastbound closed 8pm to 6am
In addition, overnight lane closures in both directions will be in place between Slapestones roundabout and M6 junction 40 from Monday 19 to Friday 23 February. When required there’ll also be daytime lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40mph throughout the work.
During any closures, diversion routes will be clearly signed. Road users will go through Greystoke and Pallethill using the B5288, before picking up the A592 in Penrith and rejoining the A66. The same will occur in reverse.
Bus services operating on the route won’t be affected by the National Highways work and will run as normal.
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