A66 Closed in Both Directions Following Serious Collision near Keswick: Here are Alternative Routine

The A66, which is a big road near Keswick, is completely closed in both directions because of a very serious accident. Two motorbikes were involved in the crash, which happened today at 2:15 pm. The police and other emergency services are currently at the crash site, working to handle the situation.

If you’re driving towards the east, you need to follow the signs for a different route. Here’s the suggested route:

1. At the Crosthwaite Roundabout, take the road that goes towards Bothel on the A591.
2. When you reach the junction with the A595, make a right turn towards Carlisle.
3. Keep going until you see the junction with the B5305 and then make a right turn towards Penrith.
4. Continue on the B5305 through Sebergham until you reach M6 J41.
5. Join the southbound lane of the M6.
6. Exit at J40 of the M6 to get back onto the A66.

For drivers going towards the west, there’s a different suggested route:

1. At the Rheged Roundabout with the A592, join the A66 going east towards the M6.
2. Join the northbound lane of the M6.
3. Exit the northbound M6 at J41.
4. At the roundabout, take the first exit and get onto the B5305.
5. Keep following the B5305 through Sebergham until you reach the junction with the A595.
6. Make a left turn and follow the A595 towards Keswick.
7. When you get to Bothel, turn left onto the A591 towards Keswick.
8. Continue on to the Crosthwaite Roundabout to re-join the A66.

Highways England is telling drivers to allow themselves more time for their journeys and to plan ahead if their route is affected by this road closure. They might need to think about finding a different way or waiting a bit before starting their journey.

A spokesperson from the Cumbria police has confirmed that they received a report of a very serious accident at 2:31 pm. They’re at the scene right now, and it’s expected that the road will be closed for a long time. The spokesperson hopes that everything will be cleared up and the road can reopen by 9 pm.

Yesterday, the A66 was closed in both directions near Keswick for several hours because of another accident. It happened between the A592 and the A591 starting at around 4 pm. There were multiple vehicles involved, including two motorbikes, although it’s not clear if there were any other vehicles affected. The emergency services responded quickly, and drivers were advised to stay away from that area.