A66 Westbound from Scotch Corner Overnight Closures Begin

National Highway are carrying out essential resurfacing of the A66 westbound carriageway from tonight, Monday 1 July until autumn 2024.

To carry out the work safely, National Highways have putting full westbound closures of the A66 from 8pm to 6am Sunday to Friday nights.

Traffic wanting to use the A66 westbound will be diverted up to junction 58 to use the A68 and the A688, HGV’s will be diverted in Barnard Castle to avoid the weight restriction at Abbey Bridge.

Signed diversions will be in place and local access to properties and businesses will be maintained during the work.

Weather

10°C
Today, 2pm
Light Rain with 16mph Breeze from southerly
10°C
Monday, 2pm
Light Rain with 18mph Breeze from southerly
9°C
Tuesday, 2pm
Sunny Intervals with 5mph Breeze from easterly
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