A66 Temple Sowerby Bypass
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- Type
- Road for use by all traffic
- Status
- Completed
- Authority
- Highways Agency
- Cost
- £ 39m
- Finance
- Central Government
- Timescale
- 2006-2008
- Length
- 5 km (3 miles)
Scheme Outline
Construction of a new bypass to dual-two lane standard to the south of Temple Sowerby as part of the ongoing works to complete dualling of the A66 route between Scotch Corner and Penrith. Compact grade-separated junctions will be provided at each end of the new bypass.
Progress
| 14 September 2005 | Some maps now show the road under construction. |
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| 14 November 2005 | Construction is delayed until 2006 because of rising costs - some sources suggest a rise of £16m. |
| 14 March 2006 | A Highways Agency press release announces that contractors are now on site and construction is under way, as of 10 March. |
| 14 December 2006 | Earthworks are now complete, and most structures are also in place. The bridge over the River Eden is now in place with surfacing work still to do. |
| 14 October 2007 | The road is complete and open to traffic. |
It's over!
This scheme has been completed, so it's no longer possible to edit any of the information on this page.
This scheme was last updated on 26 October 2008.
