A66 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the A66
A66 Traffic News
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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
RoadworksOn 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 12:30:03A66 East
RoadworksOn 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 12:30:03Traffic Conditions by SMS
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Penrith area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewMark Johns (0.5mi away)
Penrith 01768 892906 - ViewEsso Service Station (1mi away)
Penrith 01768 899303 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (1mi away)
Penrith 01768 212900 - ViewHills Of Corby Hill (1.3mi away)
Penrith 01768 862175 - ViewDavidsons Garage (Penrith) Ltd (1.3mi away)
Penrith 01768 862456
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).
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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) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.1 FM | Lakeland Radio (Kendal) www.lakelandradio.co.uk/ |
| 100.8 FM | Lakeland Radio (Windermere) www.lakelandradio.co.uk/ |
| 102.3 FM | The Bay FM (Windermere) www.thebay.co.uk/ |
| 102.5 FM | CFM Radio (Penrith) www.cfmradio.com/ |
| 103.2 FM | The Bay FM (Kendal) www.thebay.co.uk/ |
| 104.1 FM | Radio Cumbria (Carlisle) www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/local_radio/index. |
Local Police

- ViewHunter Lane Police Station (1.2mi away)
Penrith 01768 864355 - ViewBritish Transport Police (17.8mi away)
Court Square 01228 880033
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewEgertons Recovery Ltd (11mi away)
Southwaite 016974 73999 - ViewCarleton Service Station (15.4mi away)
Carleton 01228 527287
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewULLSWATER ROAD GARAGE (0.5mi away)
Penrith 01768864546 - ViewARNOLD CLARK (0.6mi away)
Penrith 01768861500 - ViewMINIMASTER (0.6mi away)
Penrith 01768891800 - ViewTHOMPSONS OF PENRITH LTD (0.7mi away)
Penrith 01768865633 - ViewNEWLANDS CLOSE GARAGE (0.8mi away)
Penrith 01768891188
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