THERE have been numerous reports of heavy congestion and delays along the A66.
The usual Friday congestion can be expected on the A66 at the Kemplay Bank Roundabout in Penrith. Queues are back to the M6 southbound Junction 41-40, causing traffic to queue on the exit slip road.
❗️A66 / M6 Penrith ❗️
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) September 23, 2022
Usual Friday congestion on #A66 at the Kemplay Bank Roundabout #Penrith. Queues back to the #M6 southbound J41-40. #CumbriaRoads
P: 13:14 hrs. @BBC_Cumbria @penrithtown @EdenFMRadio @HighwaysNWEST pic.twitter.com/uJvb1NlvWH
It is reported that travel time is around 20 minutes.
Heavy traffic has also been reported on A66 in both directions between A685 Brough and A67 Bowes, specifically in the area undergoing roadworks.
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