We're celebrating National Apprentice Week (or #NAW2024 for all the cool kids). Apprenticeships play a crucial role in the careers of those just starting in construction. Jackson Garfield works for Balfour Beatty and tells us why he enjoys his #apprenticeship #A66NTP 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

SNOW. North West region. Road users in the North West of England are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling on Thursday the 8th of February between 06:00 and 23:59 as heavy snow is forecast in the area. nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

It's National Apprentice Week #NAW2024 Adam is part of the #A66NTP team and tells us how working on a project this size has helped him develop. Find out more about apprenticeships here 🔗ow.ly/2si650QwQgR

The A66 in #CountyDurham/#Cumbria remains closed both ways between the #A67 (#Bowes) and the #A685 (#Brough) due to heavy snow and a number of stranded vehicles. We're working to clear the snow and recover broken down vehicles, but expect the road to be closed for some time yet.

#NationalHighways have been celebrating National Apprentice Week #NAW2024 Adam has recently finished his apprenticeship on the #A66NTP and tells us how he sees his career progressing. Find out more about apprenticeships here ow.ly/bzrP50QwQWt

⚠️The team are working hard to get the #A66 back open ⚠️ Stay safe👍 ❄️ ow.ly/XTpI50QzwyO

The #A66 is now back open in both directions following heavy snow. Please drive carefully #WeatherReady❄️👍

The #A66NTP team have been promoting the diverse careers in construction at events recently. We went to the #LakesCollege then spoke to students at #MiddlesboroughCollege about career prospects. It was great to meet and speak to so many people 😃 #Kier #Keltbray #BalfourBeatty

You may see activity between #Penrith & #TempleSowerby over the coming days. We're working with National Gas Transmission to divert two gas pipes and widen access to nearby fields. There will be some over night traffic lights on the #A66 and safety barrier in place #A66NTP

The team are continuing their work on creating access for National Gas Transmission so they can divert gas pipes. Overnight traffic lights 🚦 and safety barriers 🚗🚧 continue to be in place 👍 #A66NTP #A66 #TempleSowerby #Penrith

Our archaeological surveys continue and we've dug up some interesting finds! 👍 x.com/BBC_Cumbria/st…

⚠️On 7 March 2024, the Secretary of State for Transport approved the Development Consent Order for the #A66NTP. This means we have permission to dual 1️⃣8️⃣ miles of road between #Penrith & #ScotchCorner 🚗👍 More information can be found here 🔗nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/a66-…

We're celebrating International Women's Day today and we are proud to promote a diverse working environment. Lydia and Gemma play such an important part of the #A66NTP team. This is what #IWD2024 means to them 👷‍♀️👷‍♀️

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The #A66NTP Balfour Beatty team were successful at our recent #NationalHighwaysIndustryAwards. Mally Masters picked up the Customer Focused Champion of the Year award 🏆🥇 Well done Mally, we're extremely proud of you! 😍👏

The #A66NTP team have been out and about recently. We went to speak to students in #Carlisle about opportunities available to them when they leave education before we joined a careers fair in #Ullswater. We've also helped tidy up, do some digging and paint at #NewtonRigg 👍

We’ve been working with National Gas Transmission to divert two gas pipes & widen access to nearby fields. As part of this, Openreach will carry out work. 🚦will be operating from 9am to 3.30pm from 8 April to 12 April. We apologise for any inconvenience caused #A66NTP

Over the next few days, we're celebrating National Highways #NatureWeek. As part of our #A66NTP ecology work, we've captured some fascinating shots of local wildlife. Otters, owls, Kingfishers, lizards and bats to name a few 🦇🦦🐦🦎🦉