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Drivers Face 18-Mile Diversion as Key Peak District Route Closes for Ash Dieback Work

Drivers in the High Peak are being warned of significant disruption as a major route is set to close for four days, with an 18-mile diversion in place.

The A623 at Middleton Dale, near Eyam, will be closed from 8am to 5pm daily from Monday, 30 March to Thursday, 2 April. The closure is to allow for the safe removal of up to 200 trees infected with ash dieback, a serious disease that can cause trees to become weak and unstable.
 
Derbyshire County Council has coordinated with private landowners to carry out the essential tree-felling work under a single closure to minimise overall disruption. The affected section of road lies between Farnsley Lane and the junction with the B6521 at The Dale, Eyam.
 

The Diversion Route

The official signed diversion will add around 10–15 minutes to journeys, taking drivers on an 18-mile route via the A619, A6020, and A6 before re-joining the A623. The usual journey is approximately 12 miles.
 
 
 "We welcome the co-operation shown in Middleton Dale where private   landowners and contractors have scheduled tree-felling together so   that disruption to road users is kept to a minimum while essential work   is carried out to keep road users safe." — Councillor Charlotte Hill,   Cabinet Member for Potholes, Highways and Transport
 

What is Ash Dieback?

Ash dieback is a fungal disease that is widespread across the UK and is expected to affect between 50% and 90% of all ash trees. The disease weakens the tree, making it more likely to shed branches or collapse entirely, posing a significant risk to public safety, particularly alongside roads.
 
Derbyshire County Council is actively surveying trees on its own land and has been contacting private landowners to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities. In a small number of cases, the council has had to begin enforcement action to remove dangerous trees, with the costs being reclaimed from the landowner.
 
 
 
Source: Derbyshire Live / Yahoo News UK
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