Freezing temperatures are leading to traffic jams across Greater Manchester as pedestrian crossing buttons freeze in place, forcing drivers to contend with sudden changes in traffic lights.
Motorists are facing traffic jams across Greater Manchester due to pedestrian crossing buttons freezing in the cold weather. Tailbacks are being reported in areas such as Rochdale, Littleborough, Middleton, Oldham, and even as far as Buxton. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands, pouring hot water over signal boxes to de-ice the stuck buttons.
One report from Derbyshire stated that traffic lights at a pelican crossing near a pub were changing every 30 seconds to red, causing delays on the road. Other crossings are also experiencing the same problem. The issue stems from the freezing temperatures, which prevent buttons from releasing properly after being pressed by pedestrians. Social media posts from Rochdale detail how every crossing in the town was changing to red constantly on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, affecting traffic flow on Falinge Road. Residents are reporting long queues in Littleborough due to the disruption. On social media, people are sharing advice to pour warm water on the buttons to solve the problem and get traffic moving again. Issues have also been reported in Royton, Oldham, Heywood, and Middleton
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