Derbyshire drivers warned as snow falls on number of Peak District routes – and ice impacts busy A-road

Motorists across Derbyshire were warned to drive safely – with snow and ice impacting routes across the Peak District.

Published 16th Jan 2024, 09:43 BST

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Derbyshire County Council (DCC) have urged drivers to take care if they are travelling in the Peak District today – with snow building on many higher routes.

Motorists were also warned that ice was impacting the A57 Snake Pass, with a gritting crew being redeployed to the route.

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DCC confirmed that their teams gritted all primary routes in the Peak District at 4.00am – and will continue to go out as needed.

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