A628 Woodhead Pass: Road closed after serious collision near Sheffield

One of Sheffield’s main transpennine routes has been closed in both directions this morning after a ‘serious collision’.

By David Kessen

Published 25th Mar 2023, 09:57 BST

Updated 25th Mar 2023, 10:58 BST

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Police have been sent to the scene, at the A628 near the Woodhead Pass, and National Highways are warning of major traffic jams as a result of the incident.

National Highways said in a statement: “The A628 is closed in both directions between the A616 Langsett and A6024 Woodhead Pass due to a serious collision. Emergency services including Derbyshire Police are in attendance.

"Please allow extra travel time if in the area. More details to follow.”

Estimates on National Highways’ website suggested that the road will not be back to nomal until after 2pm this afternoon.

Sheffield Police