Millions will be spent on improving Snake Pass, the Peak District road which connects Manchester to Sheffield.
Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass — the only two direct routes between two of the largest cities in the north — are frequently closed during wintertime due to adverse weather.
Poor conditions also require extensive maintenance, often closing for weeks at a time. When Snake Pass is open, it’s frequently named as one of Britain’s most dangerous roads.
The injection of government cash was confirmed by East Midlands mayor Claire Ward, speaking at the launch of the ‘Peaks Partnership’ in Buxton on Tuesday (19th August).
“We’ve made some progress with the government agreeing to provide an additional £7.6 million to support the work around Snake Pass, which is that great connection between the two cities and Manchester and Sheffield,” said Ms Ward.
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Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass — the only two direct routes between two of the largest cities in the north — are frequently closed during wintertime due to adverse weather.
Poor conditions also require extensive maintenance, often closing for weeks at a time. When Snake Pass is open, it’s frequently named as one of Britain’s most dangerous roads.
The injection of government cash was confirmed by East Midlands mayor Claire Ward, speaking at the launch of the ‘Peaks Partnership’ in Buxton on Tuesday (19th August).
“We’ve made some progress with the government agreeing to provide an additional £7.6 million to support the work around Snake Pass, which is that great connection between the two cities and Manchester and Sheffield,” said Ms Ward.
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