Derbyshire traffic and travel: Drivers warned of delays as temporary traffic lights cause disruption in Chesterfield
Chesterfield motorists are advised to allow more time for their journeys due to disruption.
Temporary traffic lights were put in place at Hollis Lane, near the Bridge Inn, at 10pm last night (Tuesday, February 3).
This is to allow for Network Rail to carry out vegetation clearance work.
Motorists have reported that the traffic lights have caused long delays in town earlier this morning, with reports of ‘nightmare’ traffic on surrounding roads.
The traffic lights are set to remain in place until 7am on Friday, February 6.
A spokesperson for Ntwork Rail said: “This is vegetation clearance work, which we’re carrying out this week to take advantage of the access gained by the track renewal at Attercliffe, thereby minimising the amount of disruption for passengers.”
Network Rail is carrying out essential track renewals in Attercliffe this week to enhance the reliability of future journeys.
The works have commenced on Monday (February 2) and are expected to continue until Friday (February 6) – with a line closure between Sheffield and Meadowhall and a blockage at Woodburn Junction.
During this period, passengers using Northern, TransPennine Express (TPE) or CrossCountry services are asked to allow extra time for journeys, as some services may be diverted, busier than usual, or replaced with rail replacement buses.
The renewal project is set to refresh a 1.7km stretch of route heading north east of Sheffield towards Rotherham and Doncaster – with new rail sleepers and ballast, replacing components installed in 1968.