The Greater Manchester road where locals 'live in fear' after two people died
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 20mph zone will be introduced on a “lethal” road in Oldham following the tragic deaths of two cyclists. Stamford Road in Lees is due to receive a new speed limit and a number of traffic calming measures to reduce the risk of further accidents.
The major thoroughfare, which connects two main roads between Saddleworth and Oldham Town Centre, has long been described as "scary" and a “nightmare junction” by members of the community because of frequent speeding and dangerous driving.
Local councillor Mark Kenyon, who helped campaign for the new safety measures, said: “Since two recent deaths at the junction with Huddersfield Road, we’ve been trying to get something done.
We’ve managed to address the speed across the whole road, which is a real result for the people of Grotton, Springhead and Lees.” The road first became the scene of a tragedy in 2020, when the death of 64-year-old cyclist Philip John Horsfall as a result of a collision with a van shook local residents.
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