Overview
- National Highways will shut the A628 Woodhead Pass in both directions from 8pm between the A57 at Hollingworth and the A616 at Flouch.
- Derbyshire County Council will close five further routes from 6pm: the A57 Snake Pass, A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle, A6024 Holme Moss, A53 Axe Edge and A5004 Long Hill.
- An amber warning for snow runs in the Peak District from 8pm Thursday to 9am Friday, with a broader yellow warning from 5pm Thursday to midday Friday covering eastern parts of Greater Manchester.
- Authorities forecast the heaviest accumulations on higher routes, with National Highways warning of particularly difficult driving around Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.
- Safety advice includes avoiding travel where possible, preparing vehicles for delays and following National Highways’ T.R.I.P. guidance as winter breakdowns have risen 21% over five years.