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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the A66:

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      Traffic A66 East

      Roadworks

      On the A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A1, minor traffic delays are possible due to roadworks closing one lane. Expect disruption until 4:00 am on 26 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 12:30:03

      A66 East

      Roadworks

      On the A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks, between 4 am and 9 am, from 11 May 2013 to 30 June 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 12:30:03

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      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Saturday) in Carlisle will be sunny with a maximum daytime temperature of 54°f and a nighttime temperature of 27°f (12°c/-3°c). Wind will be coming in from the NE, reaching 22mph. On Sunday it'll be sunny , with 8 miles per hour wind from the W. Daytime temperatures will reach 54°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 30°f (12°c/-1°c).

      Wind from the W will reach mph in Carlisle on Monday), with light rain showers in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 55°f, and 38°f overnight (13°c/3°c). Tuesday's weather will be white cloud in Carlisle, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 56°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 43°f (14°c/6°c).

      Carlisle
      25 MAY
      MAX 54° (12°c)
      MIN 27° (-3°c)
      WIND 22mph (NE)
      26 MAY
      MAX 54° (12°c)
      MIN 30° (-1°c)
      WIND 8mph (W)
      27 MAY
      MAX 55° (13°c)
      MIN 38° (3°c)
      WIND 10mph (W)
      28 MAY
      MAX 56° (14°c)
      MIN 43° (6°c)
      WIND 14mph (SSW)

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      100.1 FMLakeland Radio (Kendal)
      www.lakelandradio.co.uk/
      100.8 FMLakeland Radio (Windermere)
      www.lakelandradio.co.uk/
      102.3 FMThe Bay FM (Windermere)
      www.thebay.co.uk/
      102.5 FMCFM Radio (Penrith)
      www.cfmradio.com/
      103.2 FMThe Bay FM (Kendal)
      www.thebay.co.uk/
      104.1 FMRadio Cumbria (Carlisle)
      www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/local_radio/index.

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