Woodhead Pass to remain closed until Monday after moorland fire

NewsGreater Manchester NewsTraffic and travelNational Highways has issued an update07:13, 22 Jul 2026A section of the Woodhead Pass over moorland near Greater Manchester will remain shut until at least Monday after a wildfire, highways bosses said today.‌A car burst into flames on a stretch of the A628 Woodhead Pass, between the A57 at Hollingworth and the A616 at Flouch, on Thursday, July 16.‌Shocking photos from the scene showed a black car completely engulfed in a blaze which spread to nearby moorland. The route has been closed ever since.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn an update on Wednesday, National Highways said: "The A628 Woodhead Pass remains closed in both directions due to a major wildfire in Derbyshire.‌"Derbyshire Fire an