Rishi Sunak calls for £14bn A66 road upgrade to be given green light

Rishi Sunak calls for £14bn A66 road upgrade to be given green light

Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak has called on the government to give the green light to the A66 upgrade in next month’s spending review.

A66 Upgrade Is ‘Vital’

The A66, a key route for Scottish hauliers crisscrossing the Pennines and Yorkshire dales to and from the eastern side of England, must be upgraded argue hauliers and local politicians to unlock growth and investment and improve safety. Hauliers in North Yorkshire recently met with Rishi Sunak MP to discuss the A66 dualling upgrade and key infrastructure investment in the region, writes Chris Tindall. RHA MD Richard Smith and directors at Bedale…