A628 - Off strategic network incident
The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A57 (Hollingworth) and the A616 (Flouch) due to a moorland fire.
The Woodhead Pass was closed in both directions on the 16/07/2026, following a car fire which spread to adjacent Moorlands.
A multi-agency response involving units from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways and South Yorkshire Police remains ongoing.
The A628 will remain closed in both directions until at least Friday morning 24/07/26 for safety reasons due to this fire and another unrelated fire at Tintwistle.
Diversion Route
Traffic at the scene is being diverted via local routes.
Traffic travelling from further afield may wish to use alternative trans-pennine routes such as the M1, M62 and M60.
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways via our regional X feed.
Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
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The blaze on the Derbyshire Moorlands started from a car fire
There has been a multi-agency response to the fire throughout the day
Crews from both South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working throughout the day to contain the blaze
