Matlock Bridge to close for flood prevention
It will shut from Monday 13 June until early August
Matlock Bridge will be closed to all traffic (pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles) from 7am on Monday 13 June 2022 until early August 2022 to enable preparations for essential flood prevention work to be carried out.
The next stage of work is to alter the road in order to temporarily allow 2-way traffic. Temporary surfacing will be built on top of the existing road surface and is expected to be in use by vehicles for up to 18 months.
Once this work on the bridge is complete, the A6 at Derwent Way will be closed so a large crane can help reinstating the flood defences.
The Environment Agency, Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council are working together to manage the risk of flooding from the River Derwent following the collapse of a wall behind businesses in Crown Square, Matlock, after the February storms.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Assets and Transport, Councillor Kewal Singh Athwal, said:
"We realise that the work will mean some disruption to traffic in the town, but this work needs doing as soon as possible to protect homes and businesses.
"Whilst the temporary highway work is done pedestrians should use the footbridge in Hall Leys Park for alternative access across the River Derwent."