Over 100 trees on the side of the road were deemed a risk to motorists

Contractors worked to remove over 100 trees to make the road safe again. (Image: Derbyshire County Council)

A major Derbyshire road will reopen on Friday, November 20 after a six-day emergency closure.

Derbyshire County Council closed the A6 between Matlock Bath and Cromford on Sunday, November 16, after two trees fell onto the road and a number of other trees were classed a risk to motorists.

Over 100 trees were removed as contractors worked "24 hours a day", with buses diverting and shuttles being introduced during the closure.

A spokesperson for the council confirmed contractors would "continue to work around the clock to get this vital safety work done and the road reopened as soon as possible".

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