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04 April 2026
Storm Dave: National Highway Close A66 to All Vehicles
04 April 2026
Storm Dave Live Updates
03 April 2026
Yellow Weather Warning for Easter Weekend Disruption with Storm Dave forecast to bring 90mph gusts
03 April 2026
Major Engineering Work over Easter Weekend will close sections of WestCoast Mainline
01 April 2026
A66 Currently Blocked due to Vehicle Fire at Kirkby Thore
29 March 2026
National Highways have Closed the A66 in both directions to high sided vehicles
14 March 2026
Delays Through Penrith Due to Temporary Traffic Lights
10 March 2026
Rail Passengers in the North West urged to plan ahead of major upgrades this Easter
04 March 2026
M6 Southbound Overnight Closure Tonight Between Midnight and 2 am
01 March 2026
Drivers Face Weeks of Disruption as A686 Closes From Monday Morning for Resurfacing Works
13 February 2026
A66 Closed Between Brough and Bowes due to Heavy Snow Fall
27 January 2026
Emergency Overnight Closure of M6 Tonight Due to Southbound Carriageway Breaking Up at Clifton
26 January 2026
Storm Chandra: A66 to Close from 4am as Precaution
09 January 2026
Second Full Closure of M6 for Clifton Rail Bridge Replacement Gets underway from 8pm Tonight
22 December 2025
40mph Speed Limit on A66 around Penrith to be Temporarily Removed over Christmas and New Year
16 December 2025
M6 Closed Overnight from 10pm to Allow Large Jacks to be Installed ready to lift Clifton Railway Bridge
13 December 2025
A66 Now Closed to high sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds
09 December 2
Storm Bram: A66 Closed to high sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds
27 November 2025
Major Disruption Expected in January with M6 Closures for Clifton Railway Bridge Replacement
25 November 2025
M6 Southbound Closed Again Overnight between Penrith and Shap
21 November 2025
Three Overnight Closures of the M6 between Penrith and Shap Start Saturday
20 November 2025
Avanti WestCoast Issue Do Not Travel Notice to Rail Passengers due to Power Failure
17 November 2025
Emergency services at scene of collision near Penrith
15 November 2025
Local Bus Timetable Changes Coming into Force on Monday with Some Cuts to Services
14 November 2025
Storm Claudia: Passengers in the North West urged to plan ahead
12 November 2025
M6 Northbound Closed Due to Crash between J42 and J43
10 November 2025
Broken down car on A66 Eastbound at Kemplay Roundabout causing short delays to traffic
09 November 2025
M6 Southbound Closed Tonight from 10pm as part of Lowther Bridge Repair Works
05 November 2025
Emergency road closure on A592 at Kirkstone Pass
24 October 2025
National Highways Update on A66 Speed Limits and A66 Works
13 October 2025
Five Days of A66 Full overnight Closures between Bowes to Scotch Corner carriageway start tonight
12 October 2025
M6 North Currently Closed at Tebay due to Collision through the Roadworks
02 October 2025
Storm Amy to Bring Strong Winds across Cumbria Friday and Saturday with Yellow Weather Warning Issued
02 October 2025
Locals to Face January Travel Lockdown with Two Full M6 Closures Set to Bring Gridlocked Local Roads
30 September 2025
A66 Remains Closed Following Crash with Two People in Hospital
29 September 2025
Four Weeks of Road Closures along Penrith Main Roads for Resurfacing Work Start Today
19 September 2025
M6 Northbound will be Closed on Sunday and Monday Nights between J39 and J40
15 August 2025
Seven Mile Tailback and Hour and Half Delays on M6 around Penrith
15 August 2025
It’s Friday and that means – Traffic is Once Again Queuing with Delays around Penrith
11 August 2025
M6 Closed in Both Directions between Penrith and Carlisle
09 August 2025
M6 North Between Penrith and Carlisle Blocked Following Collision.
04 August 2025
A66 Closed in both directions to high sided vehicles - Storm Floris
04 August 2025
Storm Floris Live Updates
03 August 2025
Train Operators issue Do Not Travel Warning to Passengers for Monday due to Storm Floris.
31 July 2025
Traffic Congestion and Long Delays Expected as 40,000 Travel to Kendal Calling
27 July 2025
Slow Moving Vehicle Heading North Along M6 Today
21 July 2025
Seven Nights of Overnight Closures on A6 Southbound at Kemplay Roundabout Starts Tonight
07 July 2025
A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Upgrade given the green Light by Government
30 June 2025
WestCoast Main Line Do Not Travel Warning Due Overhead Power Line Damage
27 June 2025
‘It’s Friday’ Traffic Once Again Bumper to Bumper around Penrith
22 June 2025
Mile Lane Fully Closed to All Traffic and Pedestrians for 14 Days from Monday
20 June 2025
A6 Closed Southbound Through Town Centre from Market Square
10 June 2025
Two Weeks of Overnight A6 Road Closures South of Penrith Begin Wednesday 11th June
04 June 2025
Traffic Delays around J40
30 May 2025
A6 Southbound Overnight Closures From 11th June for 11 Nights
29 May 2025
Do Not Travel Advice issued by Rail Firm as Overhead power lines are Damaged
27 May 2025
Temporary traffic lights on Ullswater Road likely to remain until Friday
20 May 2025
Ongoing Traffic Light issues bring another day of Traffic Congestion around Penrith
19 May 2025
Junction 40 Overnight Slip Roads Closures
16 May 2025
National Highways asks drivers to “Please bear with us” as Kemplay Roundabout Traffic Light Troubles are investigated
13 May 2025
Traffic Delays through Penrith following Accident on J40
12 May 2025
Long delays on Approach roads to Kemplay Roundabout
09 May 2025
M6 Southbound Overnight Closure on Saturday as part of Bridge Works at Clifton
08 May 2025
WestCoast Main Line Delays after Train hits Obstruction on Line South of Penrith
05 May 2025
MayDay Delays on M6 and A66 Around Junction 40
05 May 2025
Full List of Town Centre Roads Closed between 9:30 and 7pm for Penrith May Day Event
04 May 2025
Change of Date for M6 Southbound Overnight Closure as part of Bridge Works at Clifton
29 April 2025
Temporary Traffic Lights and Road Closures in and around Penrith Today
21 April 2025
Bank Holiday Delays on M6 and A66 Around Junction 40
21 April 2025
Bank Holiday Delays on the A66
14 April 2025
Emergency M6 Southbound Full Carriageway Closure Tonight between J40 and J39
11 April 2025
Friday Gridlock Returns on M6 and A66 Around Junction 40
10 April 2025
Abnormal Load Heading North Along M6 on Sunday
10 April 2025
Roadwork’s and traffic lights on A6 South of Penrith
08 April 2025
Temporary Traffic Lights in Castletown due to Burst Water Pipe
07 April 2025
Delays on all approach roads to Kemplay
06 April 2025
Two Day Town Centre Road Closure from Monday Morning
05 April 2025
Earlier Closure Time of 8pm For M6 Weekend Overnight Closures
04 April 2025
A66 Westbound from Scotch Corner Closed due to Collision
04 April 2025
Air Ambulance Deployed as A686 Closed Following Collision
30 March 2025
Two-Year M6 Project with 40mph Speed Limits and Carriageway Closures Starts Monday
23 March 2025
Monday Night J40 Slip Road and M6 Lane Closures
17 March 2025
Safety Critical M6 Bridge Work to Start with Roadworks and Closures Until March 2027
12 March 2025
Roadworks to close Junction 38 at Tebay with Diversion Via A66 and A6
02 March 2025
Three Weeks of Penrith Road Closures Start on Monday
23 February 2025
Another Week of Closures Along A6 Between Clifton and Eamont Bridge
16 February 2025
Two Weeks of Road Closures along the A6 South of Penrith Begins on Monday
12 February 2025
Two Weeks of Road Closures along the A6 between Penrith and Shap start Monday
09 February 2025
Police ask drivers to avoid section of A66 after accident near Bassenthwaite
04 February 2025
Plan Ahead: A6 to Close for Up to Four Days Between Clifton and Eamont Bridge in February
30 January 2025
Overnight Emergency Repairs to Close M6 Southbound Tonight
23 January 2025
A66 Closed from Midnight ahead of Storm Éowyn arrival
15 January 2025
Road Blocked following Incident with HGV and Wide Load
11 January 2025
Multiple Roadworks to start around Penrith on Monday along with J40 slip road Closures
06 January 2025
A66 to Remain Closed again Overnight
06 January 2025
A66 to Remain Closed between Penrith and Scotch Corner until at least Midday
06 January 2025
Drovers Lane Closed for Telecoms Work Today
05 January 2025
A66 to Remain Closed Overnight as Fresh Weather Warning Issued for more Snow and Ice
05 January 2025
One Lane of M6 Southbound closed between J40 and J39 due to an accident
04 January 2025
A66 to Close Overnight from 22:30 Due to Forecast Heavy Snow
30 December 2024
A66 Closed to high sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds
28 December 2024
M6 Northbound J38 to J39 Delays due to Vehicle Fire
27 December 2024
Avanti West Coast issues travel advice ahead of New Year strike action
26 December 2024
M6 Southbound Closed Between J42 and J41
21 December 2024
A66 Closed to ALL vehicles in both directions due to strong winds throughout Saturday
13 December 2024
Slow moving abnormal load travelling north on the M6 from J39 to Gretna Currently
06 December 2024
Part of the A66 will close in both directions on Saturday due to Storm Darragh
05 December 2024
Another Wide Load Heading to West Cumbria this weekend Via J40
23 November 2024
A66 reopens after Storm Bert forces 15 hour closure
22 November 2024
A6 at Clifton passable with care after two vehicle crash
18 November 2024
Overnight Closure of Junction 40 Slip Roads and M6 lane closures
17 November 2024
Overnight Road Closures Penrith on the A6 and A686
08 November 2024
Another Wide Load to Travel to West Cumbria Via J40 this weekend
05 November 2024
Traffic is currently at a standstill on the A66 between Kirkby Thore and Appleby
02 November 2024
A66 To Remain Closed Until Midnight After Fuel Tanker Overturns
01 November 2024
Another Abnormal Load on the M6 exiting at J40 onto the A66 this weekend
25 October 2024
Gridlock on Towns roads as roads closed early for Droving
25 October 2024
Details of Road Closures in Penrith for Winter Droving on Saturday
21 October 2024
Overnight Lane and Slip road Closures on M6 at J40
16 October 2024
Emergency Road Closure Put in Place after Sewer Collapses
14 October 2024
M6 Delays Causing Congestion through Penrith
08 October 2024
Major Disruption To Rail Journeys Throughout Cumbria
07 October 2024
Junction 39 of the M6 closed until Friday for Resurfacing Work
23 September 2024
M6 Northbound Closures Ovenight with message to slow down along A6
15 September 2024
M6 reopening following Saturday Night collision
15 September 2024
M6 to remain closed for most of the day north between 41 and 43
14 September 2024
M6 North of Penrith Closed in Both Directions Due to Incident
12 September 2024
Teatime Traffic Delays on A66 and M6 around Penrith
30 August 2024
It’s Friday and Gridlock on the Roads around Penrith.
28 August 2024
M6 South between J40 and J39 closed overnight
21 August 2024
Total Gridlock across Penrith following HGV Fire on M6
21 August 2024
M6 Southbound Gridlocked Due to HGV fire near Clifton
17 August 2024
Work to Repair Burst Water Mains Causing Traffic Congestion in Penrith
15 August 2024
Long Delays on M6 Northbound Following Crash near Junction 37
13 August 2024
M6 Northbound Overnight Closure between Shap and Penrith
12 August 2024
Overnight Closure of J40 Slip Roads and M6 lane closures
11 August 2024
A66 Kirkby Thore Delays following Accident
09 August 2024
“It’s Friday” and once again it’s Gridlock on the Roads around Penrith
02 August 2024
Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of M6 12mph wide load movement on Saturday
02 August 2024
M6 Southbound Closed following Collision
31 July 2024
Delays and Congestion expected around Penrith as Crowds Head for Kendal Calling
26 July 2024
Substantial Delays Around Penrith This Afternoon
22 July 2024
M6 Junction 40 Northbound Slip Road Overnight Closure
16 June 2024
Two Month Road Closure Planned for Busy Penrith Link Road and Walking Route
14 June 2024
Two Months of Overnight Closures and Daytime Speed restrictions on A66 over Summer
05 June 2024
Delays on Kemplay Roundabout due to Temporary traffic lights in Carleton
31 May 2024
Emergency overnight closure on the A66 west of Penrith
27 May 2024
Bank Holiday Delays and Queuing Traffic Around Penrith
23 May 2024
Travel Updates Following Heavy Overnight Rain and Flooding.
21 May 2024
Yellow Weather Warning issued with Risk of Flooding across the area
30 April 2024
M6 Delays following Vehicle Fire between J40 and J39
21 April 2024
Busy Penrith Access Road over M6 to Close on Monday for 1 Week
12 April 2024
Important update on M6 Closure Between Junctions 39 and 40 and A6 Diversion
12 April 2024
M6 Northbound between J39 and 40 Closed due to Overturned Lorry
23 March 2024
Section of Drovers Lane Closed for Three Days to all Traffic and Pedestrians
18 March 2024
Heavy Delays and Tailbacks in and Around Penrith
15 March 2024
Emergency Overnight Closure of M6 Southbound between Carlisle and Penrith
08 March 2024
Improvements to Penrith Bus Services with Government Funding
23 February 2024
National Highways investing more than £1.7 million repairing the A66 at Redhills near Penrith
23 February 2024
A66 Accident East of Kemplay Roundabout
16 February 2024
One Road set to Open as Another Town Centre Road to Close for Gas Works
04 February 2024
Final Stage of Gas Mains Road Closures in Penrith to Start Monday
29 January 2024
M6 Junction 39 to 40 Northbound Overnight Closure
24 January 2024
Storm Jocelyn Yellow Weather Warning extended into Early Evening as Wind Speeds Reaches 77mph At Shap
24 January 2024
Back to the Closures As Town Centre Roads Closed for Gas Works.
23 January 2024
Storm Jocelyn - A66 Now Closed to All Vehicles
23 January 2024
STORM JOCELYN - M6 Northbound Incident
23 January 2024
A66 Closed To High Sided and Vulnerable Vehicles due to Storm Jocelyn
22 January 2024
Live train updates for Penrith Station.
22 January 2024
Brunswick Road Set to Reopen as First Phase of Gas Works is Completed.
22 January 2024
Plenty to look out for if you have to travel this morning
21 January 2024
Do Not Travel Unless Absolutely Necessary Warning by Cumbria Police.
21 January 2024
A66 Closed to High Sided and Vulnerable Vehicle.
12 January 2024
Council Close Penrith Roads with Emergency Traffic Regulations.
11 January 2024
A66 West of Penrith Closed Following Multiple Vehicle Collision
05 January 2024
Police Issue Tickets as Drivers Ignore No Entry Signs.
02 January 2024
Penrith Braced for Start of Eight weeks of Road Closures from Wednesday
31 December 2023
Large Pothole Appears in Road due to be Towns Main Diversion Route for Eight Weeks
28 December 2023
Road closed after HGV crashes into a ditch
27 December 2023
Do Not Travel North Of Preston Notice from Avanti West Coast.
21 December 2023
Storm Pia Latest Road Updates
15 November 2025
Live Train Times for Penrith Station
18 December 2023
New Year to Start with Eight Weeks of Traffic Chaos in Penrith
04 December 2023
A6 Closed Between Clifton and Penrith following Serious Collision
03 December 2023
Yellow Weather Warnings Remain for Penrith and Cumbria until Monday Evening
02 December 2023
Heavy Snow Closes M6 as Major Incident is Declared in Cumbria
12 October 2023
Long Delays Around Penrith
26 September 2023
Storm Agnes Weather Warning issued with winds of 80mph possible
20 September 2023
Two Major Roads to Close Over Next Two Nights
28 August 2023
Long tailbacks on M6 and A66 around Penrith as the Bank Holiday traffic homeward journey begins
28 August 2023
Six Weeks of A66 Roadworks and Overnight Closures Set to Get Underway on Tuesday
25 August 2023
Three Lanes of Gridlock on M6 at J40
15 August 2023
A66 Between Scotch Corner and Barnard Castle Road Works with convoy in place.
14 August 2023
HGV crashes into M6 central reservation south of Penrith
11 August 2023
Delays and congestion around Penrith
08 August 2023
Portland Place closed following collision
25 July 2023
M6 Closed in Both Direction at Tebay
21 July 2023
Friday Gridlock around Penrith
30 June 2023
“It’s Bedlam” Friday Congestion on A66 and M6
27 June 2023
A66 Closed eastbound following crash.
26 May 2023
M6 Northbound Closed to all traffic
26 May 2023
M6 Northbound Closed
23 May 2023
Delays on M6 Northbound approach to J40
15 May 2023
Lengthy delays around Kemplay Roundabout and A6.
23 April 2023
Traffic delays due to emergency road closures for Penrith road repairs.
14 April 2023
Friday afternoon congestion on A66 and M6
07 February 2023
Traffic Lights out at the junction of Victoria road and Roper Street this morning.
08 January 2023
M6 reopens after 12 vehicle crash
08 January 2023
All traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M6 Northbound
06 January 2023
Traffic Delays in Penrith.
02 January 2023
Long delays on the A66 East bound.
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Sunny Intervals with 11mph Breeze from southerly
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Tuesday, 2pm
Sunny with 15mph Breeze from south-easterly
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