A66  - Dual carriageway: Barnard Castle to Scotch Corner

1976 - Parish Council included the concept of improving road safety by dualling this major trunk road in its observations relating to the North Yorkshire Structure Plan.

1980 - The Parish Meeting was advised that NYDC were to carry out a survey after the Easter holidays.

1981 - NYDC stated that the Department of Transport had no money available for this project but trhat this work would be re-introduced into the Trunk Road programme when money became available.

1983 - Representatives of the Parish Council, the Police and NYDC had met in September and recommendations had been made with a view to temporary improvements. 'No Parking' signs had been erected on the A66 and additional markings are on the Gilling and Melsonby roads. However, the NYDC are still awaitying the go-ahead from the D.O.T for the placing of markings on the A66. It is hoped that major improvements will be made when funds are available.

1984 - Parish Council awaiting revised plans regarding major improvements.

1985 - NYDC reported as stating that work would commence on the scheme in September.

1986 - Parish Council informed that NYDC were to conduct a complete re-appraisal of the  works to be carried out and to prepare a report for the M.O.T. A letter was to be sent to NYDC expessing the Parish Council's disappointment.

1987 - Cllr. Heseltine reported that NYDC were still waiting to hear from the Department of Environment and Transdport as to the re-appraisal.

1989 - Cllr. Heseltine reported that the NYDC has been asked by the D.O.T to submit alternative proposals and in the meantime ladder markings will be made to the Melsonby cross-roads junction.

1990 - Mrs. Golding told the Annual Parish Meeting that the ladder markings were considered unsatisfactory and that the Parish Council were  pressing for double white lines - as suggested for many years. William Hague, M.P. and Cllr. Hsltine fully support the PC in this matter. Also PC were going to recommend a de-acceleration lane for the Gilling turning.

1991 - Cllr. Heseltine reported that the upgrading of the A66 is with the D.O.T and out of the hands of NYDC. When the problems of land purchase have been resolved a contract will be drawn up for the slip roads- hopefully in the New Year.

1992 - It was agreed that the creation of the Melsonby cross-road slip-roads was a great improvement.

1998 - Cllr. Heseltine's report to the Annual Parish Meeting included a statement that 'a start of dualling the A66 is imminent.'

2003 - Cllr. Heseltine reported that the period for public consultation had ended and it seems likely there will be a Public Enquiry in the Autumn.

2005 - Cllr. Heseltine reported that work would begin this Autumn.