Woodhead Pass closure to last until at least Friday

The A628 road was shut on Thursday after a car fire spread to the surrounding moorland.

Work to tackle the fire and make the area safe is ongoing, with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, and South Yorkshire Police still at the scene.

The situation has been further compounded by another, unrelated fire at Tintwhistle, near Glossop. This fire was first reported on June 24 and has reignited several times.

Fire fighters tackling a moor fire (Image: National Highways)

As a result, Woodhead Pass will be shut in both directions between A57 (Hollingworth) and the A616 (Flouch) until at least Friday for safety reasons.

Traffic is being diverted on local routes as a result, National Highways has warned drivers.

Anyone travelling from further afield is advised to use alternative trans-Pennine routes, such as the M1, M62, and M60.

Drivers travelling on routes affected by the closure are urged to allow for extra time, re-route, or delay the journey, if possible.

Further updates and information will be posted on the National Highways website and social media.