Council accepts grant for road repairs before Tour de France Femmes crosses crumbling Snake Pass to Sheffield
“We know an event of this scale will require road closures and careful planning.”
A council has accepted a grant to pay for road repairs when the Tour de France Femmes races into Sheffield.
Derbyshire County Council will use the £2.4m to host the event and resurfacing when the world’s top female cyclists race through the Peak District on Saturday, July 31, 2027.
The money is from East Midlands Combined County Authority and subject to final agreements.
In April, Derbyshire County Council said it would “do its utmost” to keep the A57 Snake Pass safe for the event.
The 10-mile route has four landslips and two sets of temporary lights, where the road is down to one lane. It was closed for 18 days in June for investigations into a landslip at Doctor’s Gate.
Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes is 154km from Manchester to Sheffield and includes nearly 3,000m of climbing.
Derbyshire County Council leader, Councillor Alan Graves said: "With just one year to go, excitement is growing as Derbyshire prepares to welcome one of the world's greatest sporting events.
"Stage 2 through Derbyshire will showcase our stunning landscapes, vibrant communities and everything that makes our county such a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
"The benefits extend far beyond race day. The event presents a major opportunity to support tourism, bring visitors into our towns and villages and inspire more people to get involved in cycling and physical activity.
“We know an event of this scale will require road closures and careful planning.
“Residents, businesses and communities will be kept informed as plans develop over the coming months and we look forward to working with them to make this a memorable occasion for Derbyshire."