A66 reopens from Scotch Corner to Brough after heavy snowfall

The A66 near Barnard Castle on Friday 10 March, which is part of the section closed due to snow.

The A66 has now reopened following heavy snow.

Drivers in County Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria had been told to avoid the route, which was closed between Scotch Corner and Brough from 2pm on Thursday 9 March due to heavy snowfall.

The road was shut in both directions but reopened on Friday afternoon.

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