A6: Busy Derbyshire road set for three weeks of closures ahead of resurfacing works

Motorists are warned of delays as the A6 in Derbyshire is set for resurfacing works this month.

The carriageway resurfacing works, affecting the stretch of the road between Ambergate and Whatstandwell, are set to start this Monday (January 5) and continue for up to three weeks.

The road closure will be in place from 7pm to 5am on weekday nights, subject to weather and site conditions.

The roadworks will be carried out by Derbyshire County Council contractors and a signed diversion will be in place.

The resurfacing works, affecting the stretch of the road between Ambergate and Whatstandwell, are set to start this Monday (January 5) and continue for up to three weeks.placeholder image
The resurfacing works, affecting the stretch of the road between Ambergate and Whatstandwell, are set to start this Monday (January 5) and continue for up to three weeks.

Additionally, Network Rail will be carrying out tree removal works for one night only on Saturday, 10 January.

The works will start at 7pm, on the stretch of the road south of the entrance to the Great British Car Journey.

The road will be temporarily closed to all through traffic with a signed diversion in place.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: “Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience these closures may cause you.”

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