National Highways announces work on A66 which may impact travel to Appleby Horse Fair

National Highways have announced work on the A66 which may impact those planning to travel to Appleby from the North-East of England.

National Highways are upgrading the barrier on the A66 between the Snow Gates at Bowes and the Cumbria border.

The work will be on-going from 7 April 2025 to 8 November 2025.

During this time it is expected that traffic management will be in place 24 hours a day and there will be a 24-hour lane two closure and narrow lanes with 40mph speed restriction.

Find out more about the work and the impact here: A66 Bowes to Cumbrian border central barrier and signage upgrades - 7 April to 8 November 2025 - National Highways

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