Drivers on A66 urged to take care at Appleby Horse Fair
The Highways Agency, Durham and Cumbria Police are urging drivers to take care on the A66 in the run up to, during and after the Appleby Horse Fair, which this year runs from 4-11 June.
Appleby Horse Fair is the largest Horse Fair in Europe and the week-long event attracts in the region of 1,000 to 1,400 caravans and horse drawn vehicles to the area each year and more than 30,000 visitors. Gypsies and Travellers traditionally begin to arrive from late May, finally settling in Appleby when Fair Hill is opened.
This year there will be extra static signing and mobile variable message signs along the A66 route to warn motorists of horse drawn vehicles and increased traffic generated by the Horse Fair. The variable message signs on the A1 approaches to the Scotch Corner interchange will show similar messages. In addition, there will be increased patrols on the A66 by the police and Highways Agency Traffic Officers.
Horse drawn vehicles are particularly vulnerable and motorists need to take special care during the fair period. The message to horse drawn vehicle owners is simple; be safe be seen.
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