Woodhead Pass remains closed to traffic after flooding on New Year’s Day. Heavy rain and severe weather has left the road shut in both directions between Woolley Bridge and Flouch in Derbyshire.
The closure remains in place as of 7pm, with drivers urged to follow an alternative route along the M60, M62 and M1. There is currently ‘no estimate’ for when the road will reopen, according to National Highways.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A616 (Hollingworth, Woolley Bridge) and the A57 (Flouch) due to flooding. National Highways contractors will be working alongside emergency services to clear the flood water and manage traffic.
“Road users are advised to use the M60, M62 and M1 as an alternative route. Please allow extra time for your journey. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Woodhead Pass is closed due to flooding
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Flooding has closed a number of major roads around Greater Manchester on January 1, with homes also evacuated and around 1,300 people needing to be rescued. The M56 also remains shut due to flooding near Manchester Airport, while the A555 Airport Relief Road looks set to remain shut until at least Thursday.
Although the rain has passed, a number of flood alerts and warnings remain in force across the region. The Met Office has also issued a three-day snow weather warning from 12am on Saturday (January 4) until 9am on Monday (January 6).