CUMBRIA Police and highways agencies have confirmed the A66 is to remain closed.
Officers have worked through the night trying to rescue vehicles.
A spokesman for the police said: "Multiple vehicles, many stranded overnight in blizzard conditions, have been dug out by officers, Highways staff and members of the public.
"Our highways colleagues and Durham counterparts are working around the clock to try and get the road clear."
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