A66 Temple Sowerby Bypass
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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.
Project Statistics
- Cost
- £39m (previously £23m)
- Finance
- Highways Agency
- Estimated duration of works
- 2006-2008
- Length of new road
- 3 miles
Progress
- September 2005
- Some maps now show the road under construction.
- November 2005
- Construction is delayed until 2006 because of rising costs - some sources suggest a rise of £16m.
- March 2006
- A Highways Agency press release announces that contractors are now on site and construction is under way, as of 10 March.
- 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.
- October 2007
- The road is complete and open to traffic.
With thanks to Mike Beasley, Andy Thompson, Chris Williams and Gerry McKenna for information on this page.
