Via Gellia: Busy Derbyshire closed again to allow for urgent tree inspection work
Derbyshire motorists are facing disruption as a part of Via Gellia (A5012) is currently closed.
A road closure, affecting the stretch of Via Gellia (A5012) the Woodside Cafe and Grangemill is in place between 10am and 2pm today (Tuesday, November 25).
This is to allow urgent tree inspection work for ash dieback.
The inspection is being carried out in advance of a further road closure from January 5 to February 28, 2026 to remove unstable trees from roadside verges and banks along the stretch, preventing the risk of them falling into the road and creating a danger for road users.
Traffic will be diverted at Newhaven and Cromford via a signed diversion while the road closures are in place.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: “We do realise that these closure will cause inconvenience to all those who use the road, and we apologise for this, but public safety must come first. Signed diversions will be in place and we'd ask everyone to follow them.
“We would urge all landowners to carry out regular inspections of trees on their property, particularly ash trees, and consider the risks posed by the trees to surrounding people and property.”