Traffic lights across the city centre have been changed to give older people more time to cross the road - and the same could happen across Greater Manchester.
17.02.2020 - 12:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Storm Dennis brought blustery winds and heavy rain to Greater Manchester this weekend, resulting in transport disruption on the regions roads.
A section of Rochdale Road, in Ancoats, is shut in both directions after the storm caused damage to a building.
Traffic is blocked from travelling between Thompson Street to Swan Street inbound, as well as outbound between Miller Street to Angel Street.
Drivers can also only travel one way from Dantzic Street to Rochdale Road.
Congestion is building
Traffic lights across the city centre have been changed to give older people more time to cross the road - and the same could happen across Greater Manchester.
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