Bank holiday traffic chaos as 'severe' congestion caused by water mains works
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDrivers faced 'severe' congestion near Stalybridge on Sunday (May 28) due to water mains works being carried out in the local area.
Pictures showed traffic backed up along Hyde Road (A57) and Market Street, at Mottram in Longdendale, as drivers faced delays of up to 40 minutes as they headed out to enjoy the bank holiday sun.
There was also traffic backed up as far as the M67 eastbound, between junctions three and four, as temporary traffic lights were introduced as water works were carried out on the main road. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community United Utilities reported a leak, which has since been repaired, at the junction with Stalybridge Road.
The AA reported that there were temporary traffic signals in place due to the water main works on Market Street both ways, with delays expected for road users.
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