THE A66 has been reopened both ways to high-sided vehicles after it was closed earlier due to strong winds.
The closure occurred between A685 and A6108 / A1 / Middleton Tyas Lane (Scotch Corner).
Wind speed has dropped on A66 between Brough & Barnard Castle. The advisory ban has been removed.
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) February 26, 2017
The road was closed for approximately two hours.
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