A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling – 18 miles of new dual carriageway, five bypasses and Kemplay Bank underpass; phased main works start Nov 2026 (9-year programme)
ترسية عقد – United Kingdom
Earthworks, drainage, precast/bridge and traffic-management subcontractors should approach Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos as phased A66 main works (GBP 1.5bn+) begin in November 2026.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | United Kingdom · Penrith – Scotch Corner (Cumbria / North Yorkshire) |
| Client / owner | National Highways |
| Awarded to | Balfour Beatty; Kier; Aureos |
| Value | GBP 1500M |
| Announced | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Roads & highways, Bridges & tunnels |
Trades and packages needed
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading (main package)
- Roads, asphalt paving & road marking (main package)
- Bridge & flyover construction (main package)
- Storm-water drainage & culverts
- Precast & prestressed concrete
- Concrete works (in-situ)
- Ready-mix concrete, cement & aggregates
- Equipment & crane rental
- Site security & traffic management
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.