Works have been announced at a junction in Oldham, with motorists warned they will last up to three weeks.
Oldham Council has said it is set to carry out improvement work at the junction of Clowes Street and Manchester Road A62.
The works will see the installation of a push button crossing and a new island.
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These installations will look to make it "safer and easier" for people to cross the road at the junction.
The council has said works are due to start tomorrow (Saturday May 25) and are expected to last for up to three weeks, however, it added future road closures will not be necessary.
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Despite no road closures needing to take place, a lane closure on Manchester Road heading towards Oldham will be required at the location, so motorists have been urged to plan their journeys in advance.
Transport for Greater Manchester will be carrying out work at the site, while United Utilities are going to repair a faulty sewer at the same time.
⚠️ The council is to carry out improvement work at the junction of Clowes Street and Manchester Road (A62)
— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) May 24, 2024
TFGM will be carrying out work at the site and UU is going to repair a faulty sewer at the same time.
It is due to start on May 25 and is expected to last three weeks. pic.twitter.com/gHNBQNddfT
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