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Ash Dieback and Storm Damage Prompt Week-Long A6 Shutdown
15 Nov
Summary
- A6 road in Derbyshire to close for a week due to unsafe trees
- Around 100 trees pose "unacceptable" safety risk, some affected by ash dieback
- Significant disruption expected for bus services and school transport
On November 15, 2025, the Derbyshire County Council announced that the A6 road will be closed for a week starting this Sunday, November 19th, due to concerns about unsafe trees along the route. According to the council, around 100 trees on a sloping plot of land next to the A6 pose an "unacceptable" safety risk, with a number of ash trees affected by ash dieback as well as dead elms and other leaning trees.
The council spokesperson stated that the recent weather has made it "highly likely" that more trees could come down imminently, prompting the decision to shut down the A6 heading towards Matlock Bath from the Cromford junction. A diversion route will be in place during the closure, which is expected to cause "significant disruption to bus services" as well as impact school transport in the area.
The announcement comes after several other Derbyshire roads were closed due to the impacts of Storm Claudia, which has brought flooding to parts of the region. The Derbyshire County Council emphasized that public safety is the top priority in taking this action on the A6.
