“Extremely icy conditions” have forced the closure of two roads in Derbyshire today – with the A57 Snake Pass set to be shut for the rest of the day.

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) have made two emergency road closures this morning (Thursday, November 20) due to low temperatures overnight causing extremely icy conditions.

The A57 (Snake Pass) between Glossop and Bamford has been closed – along with the B6001 (Hassop Road) between Hassop Station Roundabout and Calver.

A DCC spokesperson said: “Both routes were gritted yesterday and early this morning. However, due to it still being very wet on many roads following Storm Claudia, with water still running off fields, this has caused build-ups of ice on these routes – making it hazardous to motorists.

“Please expect these roads to be closed today and tonight, and we will inspect them again and open only when they are deemed safe to use. Please don’t ignore road closed signs.”