A628 road
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The A628 is a major road connecting Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire in northern England. It crosses the Pennine hills by way of Longdendale and the Woodhead Pass in the Peak District National Park. The road's altitude and exposure to bad weather create problems in winter and the road is sometimes closed due to snow or high winds.
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Route information | ||||
Length | 38.2 mi[1] (61.5 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
West end | Mottram Moor, Hollingworth (A57 near M67) 53.4609°N 1.9961°W / 53.4609; -1.9961 (A628 road (eastern end)) | |||
Major intersections | A57 A6024 A616 A629 M1 A635 A61 A633 A6195 A638 A639 | |||
East end | Pontefract (A639) 53.6807°N 1.3133°W / 53.6807; -1.3133 (A628 road (western end)) | |||
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Country | United Kingdom | |||
Primary destinations | Barnsley | |||
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