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A66 Westbound Traffic

A66 Trunk Road · Westbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
A66 WESTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A66 WBCONGESTIONNEAR PENRITH & SHAP · CUMBRIA
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Minor Delays ⏱ Updated 14:07

A66 westbound traffic at 14:07 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 live incident · 1 closure tonight.

🚨 1 incident 🚧 0 roadworks · 5 soon
57 miles long
Regions: North West, North East
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🚨 A66 Westbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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The A66 westbound between junctions with the A685 and A6
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📍 Near Penrith & Shap · Cumbria
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Reported 13:41 · 21 min ago

🌙 A66 westbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 5

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Westbound A66 Boathouse to Elton westbound carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A66 Boathouse westbound entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A66 Yarm Road westbound exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A66 Yarm Road westbound entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A66 Elton westbound exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier
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Is the A66 westbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:07 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A66 westbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A66 westbound at 14:07. 1 live incident is on the board above.

Is there an incident on the A66 westbound right now?

Yes. 1 live incident on the A66 westbound at 14:07: congestion, westbound between junctions with the A685 and A6 (reported 13:41). Every one is on the live board above.

Is the A66 westbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A66 westbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Boathouse to Elton westbound carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 4 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier.

Tonight: A66 closures and diversions ›

Is the A66 westbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A66 westbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Boathouse to Elton westbound carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 4 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for Renewal of Barrier.

This weekend: A66 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A66 westbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A66 westbound since midnight.

A66 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A66 westbound traffic

This page tracks live A66 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A66 eastbound traffic. The full A66 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A66 videos and tonight's A66 roadworks.

❓ A66 Westbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A66 westbound closed today?

No — as of 14:07 National Highways list no full closure on the A66 westbound. There is 1 live incident — see the board above.

Are there any accidents on the A66 westbound today?

One live incident on the A66 westbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A66 westbound right now?

Yes — 1 live incident on the A66 westbound at 14:07: congestion. Every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Why is the A66 slow westbound today?

Right now: The A66 westbound between junctions with the A685 and A6. Congestion. Currently Active — around 3 minutes of delay. Live detail above.

Are there roadworks on the A66 westbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the A66 westbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A66 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A66 traffic westbound?

Right here — this page is live A66 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A66 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A66 does this page cover?

The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the A66 runs between Penrith (M6) and Scotch Corner (A1(M)). The eastbound side has its own page.

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