Snake Pass: Traffic chaos as major route between Manchester & Sheffield closed in both directions due to snow
One of the major routes connecting both Manchester and Sheffield has been closed down entirely this morning.
Commuters are facing major issues today as a large section of the A57 Snake Pass has been closed today (November 20).
Both directions of the Peak District route have been closed between Lady Bower Reservouir and Hurst Road, near to Glossop, according to traffic monitoring website AA.
The issues have been caused due to heavy snowfall overnight, with the closure first reported around 6.30am.
Only yesterday, The Star reported that the road was ‘just passable’ due to snow, however it appears that the cold snap has now made the route too dangerous to travel.
The Met Office recorded temperatures of -3°C in the Peak District overnight.
The AA’s report reads: “Road closed due to snow on A57 Snake Pass both ways between the A6013 (Ladybower Reservoir) and Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn).”