The A628 Woodhead Pass, on the Derbyshire and South Yorkshire border is shut in both directions between the A616 at Hollingworth and the A57 at Flouch due to snow.

National Highways has warned motorists this morning that the A628, between the A616 and A57, is closed due to snow and a number of heavy goods vehicles which have struggled to get through now requiring assistance.

In a statement, the organisation said: “The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A616 (Hollingworth) and the A57 (Flouch) due to snow.

“Road users are advised to use the M60, M62 and M1 as an alternative route. Road users are also advised to allow extra time for their journey. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

placeholder image — The Woodhead Pass (archive image)

The AA is reporting that the A57 Sanke Pass is “just passable” due to snow both ways between the A6013 (Ladybower Reservoir) and Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn).

There are delays of seven minutes on A57 Snake Pass Eastbound between Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn) and Alport. Average speed 20 mph.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Derbyshire – active until 11.00am on Wednesday, November 19.

The Met Office issued the following advice for Derbyshire residents amid the icy conditions:

Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush reduces your risk of accidents, slips and falls.

If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.