MPs Rishi Sunak and Tim Farron urge PM Keir Starmer to support the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dual carriageway project, citing safety concerns and economic benefits.
MPs Rishi Sunak and Tim Farron have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project, which aims to convert an 80 km stretch from Penrith to Scotch Corner into a dual carriageway. They cite safety concerns, including 12 fatalities in 2023, and argue the project would enhance tourism and economic growth while alleviating congestion. The initiative is currently under review by the government, causing uncertainty about its future.
October 16, 2024
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