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Long-awaited roadworks on the Snake Pass are finally expected to take place after the government promise a £7.6 million investment.

Millions to be invested to improve safety on 'risky' Derbyshire road

Emergency works at Woodhead Cascade alongside the A628 in Derbyshire are set to commence on Monday, July 21.

Emergency repairs alongside busy road ‘expected to cause delays’

Roads around Castleton are now regularly clogged by parked cars which cause extensive problems for residents in the area. (Photo: Jessica Elliot)

Overrun Peak District village to get new parking restrictions under council plan

Boeing 737-800 parked on the airport apron, East Midlands Airport. (Photo: arenaphotouk - stock.adobe.com)

Latest departure changes from airports around Derbyshire on Friday, July 18

The driver caused “significant damage” to a wall at the site. Credit: Bakewell Cottage Nursing Home

Driver causes “significant damage” at nursing home in Derbyshire town

The Gillott Hey landslip on Snake Pass. Image from Eddie Bisknell.

Council has money to repair potholes - but lack of ability to carry out work

A driver who failed a drug test was arrested after police stopped a vehicle on the A6 in Derbyshire.

Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police stop car on busy road

£7.5m Network Rail project to improve Chapel Milton historic Grade II listed viaduct. Photo Network Rail

£7.5m Network Rail project to improve Chapel Milton viaduct

Phil Mulligan, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, says he wants to “start the debate” of introducing a “very small charge” on visitors to the Peak District to offset Government cuts.

'10p fee for all Peak District visitors would offset decade of cuts'

Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

“Serious collision” forces police to close busy High Peak A-road

Luca’s family have paid tribute to him following his tragic death.

Family pay emotional tribute to teenager after tragic death

Any witnesses are urged to contact Derbyshire Police.

Teenager dies at scene of Derbyshire crash after VW Polo collides with tree

These are some of the roads that are set to close for surface dressing works later this year.

All of the roads set to close for resurfacing across Derbyshire this summer

The popular open top buses will be returning to the Peak District from next month. Credit: James Salt

Peak District open top bus set to return from next month

An overnight road closure will be in place at a section of the A623 in Peak Forest between Church Lane and Damside Lane, near Devonshire Arms pub.

Drivers warned of disruption as closure planned for busy Derbyshire road

Louisa McPhie from High Peak Bookstore and Cafe says the shop will be open despite road works on the A515 and urges people to come out and support the business.

Book store's plea for customers as shop is open despite roadworks

New safety measures planned for George Street, Buxton.

New pedestrian crossing planned for busy Buxton road

Police were called to reports of a vehicle which had flipped onto its roof near to the entrance of Mam Tor car park yesterday afternoon (Sunday, April 6).

Police issue update on incident that left car flipped on its roof near Mam Tor

Derbyshire police say the Woodhead Pass has been closed after an accident in the early hours

Major Peak District route closed after Derbyshire lorry crash

A5004 Buxton Road is closed in both ways between Manchester Road (Buxton) and Buxton Road (Whaley Bridge).

Two vehicle collision involving fuel tanker leaves busy road closed

A new operator is set to take on the 170 route.

New operator set to take on 170 bus route between Chesterfield and Bakewell

The start of the A5004 Long Hill Road Which Runs Between Buxton And Whaley Bridge where new safety measures are being put in. Photo Jason Chadwick

Next steps for one of Britain’s most dangerous roads Long Hill A5004

Hulleys continues to operate: 6 – Chesterfield to Wadshelf (Litton) 55 – Chesterfield to Alfreton 170 – Bakewell to Chesterfield 257 – Sheffield to Bakewell 271/272 – Castleton to Sheffield

Derbyshire council scraps four bus service contracts

New car parking charges are coming into force at Chinley station next month. Photo Jason Chadwick

New car parking charges for Chinley Railway Station

Louisa McPhie from High Peak Bookstore and Cafe says the shop will be open despite road works on the A515 and urges people to come out and support the business.

High Peak Bookstore and Cafe will be open despite road works on A515

Derbyshire Police has reported an increase in complaints about speeding along the Snake Pass.

Police promise crackdown on “irresponsible” Peak District motorists

There will be three way traffic lights on Station Road and Palace Road for three weeks as Cadent look to repair a gas leak. Photo google maps

Three weeks of temporary traffic lights in Buxton to fix gas leak

More than 600 people sign petition for new footpath in Chinley from the new estate at Forge Manor up the hill into the centre of Chinley and onwards to the Primary School.

More than 600 people sign petition for new footpath in Chinley

Work to begin ‘shortly’ on Derbyshire longest temporary traffic lights in Chapel-en-le-Frith which have been up for more than three and a half years. Photo Jason Chadwick

Work to begin ‘shortly’ on Derbyshire longest temporary traffic lights

Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire police reported that around 200 cars have been found poorly parked on Rushup Edge and Man Nick on the road down to Edale on Saturday, January 11.

Derbyshire road where most parking fines issued is revealed

The incident took place at A6 Chapel-en-le-Frith Bypass at approximately 8.43 am on Monday, February 10, when a blue Toyota Aygo travelled the wrong way up the slip road.

Toyota causes traffic chaos after driving wrong way up slip road in High Peak

The B6001 road will be shut to all traffic, pedestrians and cyclists between Grindleford and Hathersage to allow for major four-week repair programme. Highway inspections have revealed large cracks to the road surface. Image: Derbyshire County Council

Busy Peak District road at risk of collapsing set for closure to allow repairs

The stretch of A54 Cat and Fiddle between the junction with the A53 and the Derbyshire Cheshire border will be shut from 9 am to 3 pm on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14.

A54 Cat and Fiddle Road in the Peak District set for closures this week

The current damage to Leashaw caused by the landslip.

Repairs to landslip-hit road will cost £1 million and be further delayed

The route will close for three days to allow for repairs.

Busy Derbyshire A-road set for several days of closure to allow for repairs

A number of tickets were issued.

Problem parking continues at popular Peak District tourist hotspots

Thornhill Trail, which which runs from Bamford recreation ground to Ladybower Reservoir, will be closed on weekdays until Friday, February 14.

Closures at Peak District hiking trail and car park set to allow for tree works

The sink hole which has appeared on the B5470 may take six months to fix. Photo Cheshire East Council

‘Six months’ of disruption to repair B5470 Macclesfield Road sink hole

Drivers may need to plan their journeys today.

Drivers hit by delays along busy routes across Derbyshire today

Buxton woman’s relief after pot hole fixed after more than a year.

Buxton woman’s relief after pothole fixed after more than a year

Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire police reported that around 200 cars have been found poorly parked on Rushup Edge and Man Nick on the road down to Edale on Saturday, January 11.

Police close Winnats Pass - after illegally parked cars cause havoc

Gritters were unable to access some roads over the weekend, after hundreds of cars were left parked on the roadside in the Peak District.

Drivers warned of roads still closed due to snow and floods across Derbyshire

The council asked drivers to use car parks, not park at the roadside

Hundreds of cars stop gritters getting through to treat Derbyshire roads

Heavy snow in the High Peak in Derbyshire on Monday caused problems for motorists, with some roads still closed four days later

Roads across Derbyshire remain closed due to snow and flooding

The A537 has reopened this afternoon.

Derbyshire A-road reopens this afternoon after spending several days closed

A Scene Of Snow And Ice, Courtesy Of Ldr Jon Cooper

Council reopens a number of roads despite continued icy conditions

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