EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order authorises National Highways Company Limited to construct, operate and maintain the A66 (Northern Trans-Pennine) scheme. This is a series of eight schemes along the A66 between M6 Junction 40 Penrith and A1(M) Junction 53 Scotch Corner and associated works.

The Order would permit National Highways to acquire, compulsorily or by agreement, land and rights in and to use land for this purpose.

A copy of all documents mentioned in this Order and certified in accordance with article 49 (certification of plans, etc.) of this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at National Highways, Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ.