Woodhead pass closed: Major transport route to be closed for most of the morning after lorry crash

South Yorkshire Police have been called to the scene of the crash on the A628 Woodhead Pass, which has been closed in both directions.

National Highways, the agency which looks after major roads in Yorkshire and beyond, said the road has been closed between A616 Flouch Roundabout and the A57 Gun Inn junction in Hollingworth.

The road was closed for most of the morning due to the complex nature of the operation required to recover the vehicle.

Shortly before midday, National Highways confirmed the road had reopened in both directions.

They said: “The A628 Woodhead Pass has reopened in both directions between the A57 (Hollingworth) and the A616 (Flouch), with two-way traffic lights in place.

“Resurfacing works are required and will be completed overnight tomorrow (02/04).

“Please allow for extra journey times.”