Dronfield railway station car park closed on 'short notice' as urgent work set to take place this weekend
‘Essential repairs’ near a railway station are expected to cause a number of disruptions for travellers this weekend.
Network Rail is carrying out the embankment strengthening works near Dronfield station this weekend.
To complete this work safely and efficiently, temporary changes are being made to the station car park from this evening (March 6) to Sunday March 8.
Contractors are on site today to manage deliveries and vehicle movements but about half of the car park remains open for public use.
This work will be expanded overnight to take up most of the car park, which will be unavailable for public use on Saturday and Sunday.
Meanwhile, rail replacement buses are operating this weekend between Sheffield and Chesterfield, serving Dronfield, as a railway bridge over the River Sheaf at Beauchief is replaced.
Passengers are advised to note the car parking arrangements, allow extra time and check details of their journey before travelling.
Grace Donaldson, Network Rail project manager, said: “We are carrying out urgent groundwork in the Dronfield area this weekend. This work is essential to keep the railway safe.
“We’re sorry for the short notice and any disruption caused. Our teams will be on site throughout the weekend to ensure people can still access their vehicles safely, and to keep disruption to a minimum while we carry out these essential repairs.”
Car parking arrangements at Dronfield station are expected to be back to normal on Monday March 9.