Barrow Hill bridge near Chesterfield set re-open after emergency repairs caused by floods

Derbyshire County Council has confirmed that Works Road in Barrow Hill has reopened this afternoon, January 11.

This is because the contractors managed to complete the pavement work and reopen the road earlier than expected.

Further drainage works are planned, however they will not require the road to be closed.

Works Road was closed in both ways since the beginning of the year due to damages caused by floods at the end of last year.

Derbyshire County Council press office explained that when the water receded, it was found that the flood had washed the pavement away which contractors were reinstating.

Drivers were asked to follow diversion signs and it has been reported that buses are diverting through Staveley.