# A1(M)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-22**: DfT reaffirms commitment to A66 — The Department for Transport said National Highways is working to commence construction by the end of 2026, with further details expected later this year.
- **2026-08-20**: Minister questioned over A66 timetable — Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds visited the region and The Northern Echo raised the future of the A66 dualling project with her.
- **2025-07**: A66 scheme given green light — The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme received approval, clearing a key planning milestone for the major road project.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### £1.4bn A66 Dualling Set to Cut Freight Delays by End of 2026
2026-08-23 19:38:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

For logistics operators and freight buyers, the A66 is a critical trans-Pennine artery linking the A1(M)/M1 at Scotch Corner with the M6 at Penrith. The Government's renewed commitment to a £1.4bn dualling scheme and a target construction start by end of 2026 would eliminate single-carriageway bottlenecks along the roughly 50-mile corridor. When delivered, this promises more reliable journey times, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and fewer weather- or accident-related delays on a key northern freight route.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/a66-dualling-supply-chain-freight-2026

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