Why the road is closing
We’re concerned about the state of trees that could come down onto the A6 just after the junction at Cromford heading towards Matlock Bath, opposite Masson Mill.
There are around 100 trees on this piece of privately owned sloping land, some of which are up to 25 metres high, and are next to the road.
There are ash trees that are affected by ash die back, dead elm trees, and other leaning trees. Two trees have fallen on the road in the past few days, and others could come down imminently.
We know that this road closure will cause issues for many people but we must put put public safety first at all times. Our apologies go to all who will be affected.
What we're doing
Our contractors are working 24 hours a day to carry out emergency tree works as fast as possible. Because of the specialist large equipment they need to use, we cannot allow vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists to use the road while this work is taking place. Blue light vehicles will be allowed through.
Diversion route
The closure is between Cromford and Matlock Bath, opposite Masson Mill.
The diversion route from the south would mean coming off the A6 at Ambergate, onto the A610 to the A38 to the A61 at Alfreton up to Chesterfield. Then using St Augustines Road to access the A632 to Matlock, and vice versa.
Local routes are available, but currently the road through Starkholmes is also closed.
Bus services
There will be significant disruption to bus services but we are liaising with all bus operators who run services along the A6.
Operators will be looking to see what alternatives they can offer their passengers and will update their websites once they have made plans.
School transport
Some school transport services will also be affected and we're working on plans for alternative arrangements and will share them here when we know more.