Although cyclists won't be able to create a loop incorporating Snake Pass while a section is shut to investigate landslides, a traffic-free ride to the summit is still possible. cycling
This decision was slammed as an an"anti-cyclist decision dressed up cheaply as Health and Safety", leading to a number of so-called 'Snake Pass trespass' mass rides. Despite cyclists taking part claiming the road was as safe as ever for bike riders and walkers, it didn't stop controversial former Conservative councillor Brian Coleman calling themThe road was reopened with a 20mph speed limit, sets of traffic lights and a vehicle weight limit of 7.
Kewal Singh Athwal of Derbyshire County Council said: “We do realise that this closure is going to be very inconvenient for all those who use the pass, but we have no choice but to carry out this work. “We have been in touch with the residents and businesses on the pass to make sure they are aware of the work, and we thank them and other local residents for their patience while the work is being carried out.
“Once this investigation is completed we will work with specialists to find a design solution to this latest landslip, and this will be fully costed.”We’ve noticed you’re using an ad blocker. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99.
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