People are urged to avoid the area
Snake Pass, near Glossop (stock image)(Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A major road between Manchester and Sheffield has been fully closed following a motorbike crash. The A57 Snake Pass is shut in both directions between Hurst Road, in Glossop, and the Ladybower Reservoir this afternoon (June 20).
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes. Officers expect the closure to remain in place ‘for some time’.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “A section of the A57 Snake Pass is currently closed following a crash involving a motorcycle. The part of the road which is shut is near to the junction with the A6013 turn off for Bamford.
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“The road is expected to be shut for some time whilst emergency services deal with the incident. Motorists are advised to please use alternative routes at this time.”
Snake Pass had been temporarily reopened this weekend, having been closed for ground investigation works since Monday, June 15. The major road is due to close again from 9am on Monday, June 22, until Friday, July 3.