Flooding causes traffic delays in Oldham

Date published: 24 February 2020


Flooding has caused disruption on the roads today across Oldham, Monday 24th February.  

This was the scene as drivers had to battle through water on Platting Road. 

The route was closed most of the morning and only re-opened this afternoon. 

Motorists are being advised that The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and rain, which could cause disruption on roads on higher ground tomorrow. 


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