Mayor insists Snake Pass support still on the table
East Midlands mayor Claire Ward says "negotiations and discussions are ongoing".
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest I could confirm about Snake Pass from recent reports:
- There have been ongoing discussions and updates about safety improvements and potential funding for the A57 Snake Pass, including significant planned works and investment announcements in 2025 and 2026 [BBC News, 2025-07-18; BBC News, 2026-04-20].[2][5]
- The route remains a frequent focus of closures or partial closures when incidents or landslips occur, with past closures for serious crashes or landslips and periodic reopenings under temporary restrictions [ITV News, 2024-03-31; ITV Granada, 2024-10-01].[4][9]
- Local authorities and regional leaders have emphasized that while improvements are planned, there is ongoing scrutiny about long-term viability and maintenance, including possible shifts in how the road is managed or funded [BBC News, 2025-03-03; BBC News, 2026-04-20].[5][10]
Illustration: A57 Snake Pass is a challenging mountain pass linking Manchester and Sheffield, known for its curves and variable weather, which has historically required heavy maintenance and occasional temporary closures due to landslips or incidents.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent BBC/ITV articles or summarize a timeline of key events and funding announcements in the last two years. I can also set up a short, shareable update with dates and status for quick reference.