Road closed for at least four days after 'complex' gas leak
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA Tameside road has been closed in both directions following a 'complex' emergency gas leak. Ashworth Lane in Mottram is shut to traffic both ways between Back Lane and Day Grove, with Tameside Highways warning closures could be in place for 'at least another 4 days'.
Drivers are being warned to avoid the area and check the council website for updates. READ MORE: Nicola Bulley's dad says 'every day a struggle' three weeks on from when she went missing In a tweet, Tameside Highways said: "ASHWORTH LANE, MOTTRAM - Closed in both directions at its junction with Market St due to an emergency gas leak. "The closure is expected to be in place for at least another 4 days.
This is a complex gas leak which may require additional time, we will keep our page updated." Tameside Council have been contacted for comment. READ NEXT: Urgent police appeal as 12-year-old Manchester girl not seen for days 'It's absolutely ridiculous...' staff fuming after company tells them to move to Romania or risk losing their job Teen riding stolen bike died from 'catastrophic injuries' after horror smash In The Style's millionaire founder wins High Court battle against rival who claimed he stole his idea 'Absolutely unbelievable': TransPennine Express accused of blaming train cancellations on schoolchildren
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