Key Uppermill road closed

Church Road has been closed from Pickhill to Wellmeadow, and also a bridge spanning the bridle path is blocked

Oldham Council engineers are due to make a full examination today (Monday) after the closure of a key Uppermill road.

Church Road has been closed from Pickhill to Wellmeadow, and also a bridge spanning the bridle path is blocked.

A cracked sewer may be involved.

Locals warn of problems as schools returned today.

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