30ft deep hole causes traffic chaos

Collapse: traffic chaos after culvert fall-in

MOTORISTS face traffic chaos in Royton as they navigate a hole that is taking up half of the road.

Temporary traffic lights have been in use in Shaw Road for the past few weeks causing hold-ups and long queues.

Councillor Mark Alcock, cabinet member for environment and Infrastructure, said: “The council is aware of this issue.

“It has been caused by the collapse of a culvert that has left a 9m deep hole.

“We are working with other agencies in order to discuss the best and quickest solution.”