Smallways to Rokeby - Temporary Speed Restrictions for Lining & Stud Replacement Works

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

THE A66 TRUNK ROAD (SMALLWAY TO ROKEBY) (TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited intends to make an Order on the A66 Trunk Road, in the Counties of North Yorkshire and County Durham, to enable lining and stud replacement works to be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to start at 8pm on Monday 14 September 2026 for 11 nights, or until completed.

The effect of the Order will be between 8pm and 6am, at times during the works, to:

(i) impose a temporary 40mph speed restriction on the A66;

    (a) eastbound carriageway from 400 metres west of Rokeby Junction, for a distance of 5490 metres; and

    (b) westbound carriageway from 745 metres west of Dick Scott Lane East Junction for a distance of 6320 metres;

(ii) impose a temporary 10mph speed restriction on the A66;

    (c) eastbound carriageway from 30 metres west of Rokeby Junction for a distance of 4800 metres; and

    (d) westbound carriageway from 400 metres east of Smallway Junction for a distance of 4780 metres.

The 10mph limit will only apply when, for safety reasons, traffic has to be escorted through the works by a highway maintenance vehicle.

Traffic signs will indicate the extent of the restrictions (which will not apply to emergency service vehicles or special forces vehicles) being used in connection with the said works or for winter maintenance or traffic officer purposes). The Order comes into force on 13 September 2026 and has a maximum duration of eighteen months.

The contact for any further information about this notice is Marie Hannon. For enquiries please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 03001235000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk

SHARON BROWN, National Highways, 2 City Walk, LEEDS, LS11 9AR.