Long delays on the roads and to public transport are expected across the region
A warning has been issued ahead of potential traffic chaos on Sunday evening , with the M62 closed, a Manchester City game and a huge gig expected to cause misery on the roads.
This is expected to cause further travel chaos throughout the evening due to the closure on the M62. The motorway is shut in both directions, near to Rochdale, to allow a new railway bridge to be installed. Drivers planning to use the motorway near Rochdale, Oldham and north Manchester are also being urged to check before they travel due to the closure of the M62. A diversion is in place, with journey times expected and an increase of thirty minutes in journey times can be expected on surrounding roads, so people are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
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