Live Travel Updates: Stoke-on-Trent Drivers Hit by Roadworks Delays
Rush-hour chaos is unfolding across North Staffordshire as roadworks disrupt travel plans. Severn Trent is tackling burst water pipes on the A52 in Bucknall and A34 in Tittensor, causing congestion during peak hours. Yesterday's repairs led to a shutdown of the Stone Road southbound lane near Trentham Gardens, with a water supplier spokesperson explaining the necessity of lane closures for complex repairs, apologizing for the inconvenience, and urging patience.
In Bucknall, temporary lights at the Northfleet Street junction manage traffic while repairs progress. National Grid's work on the A53 in Endon, featuring temporary lights near the Black Horse pub, is set to conclude by 4 p.m. today. However, drivers have reported delays, with the lights seemingly stuck on red, causing a 40-minute wait from Longsdon.
The A50 is experiencing gridlock, with a reported collision between Fenton and Longton on the eastbound carriageway, leading to slow traffic from Heron Cross to Meir. The A500 also faces congestion between Audley and the M6, with westbound queues and slow-moving traffic around Barthomley. Cellarhead lights are congested due to roadworks, with One Network and National Grid scheduled to work until November 28.
The A50 is extremely busy in both directions, with long eastbound queues from Longton to Meir and slow-moving traffic. A 'serious collision' involving multiple vehicles on the M54 has led to the closure of the westbound stretch between Junctions 2 and 3, with two lanes closed on the eastbound side due to barrier damage. Recovery efforts are underway, with the HGV righted and traffic being released past the scene.
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