Oldham drivers have been warned that a key road in the borough will be closed for 12 nights, starting next week.

The council has said that Oldham Way A627 will be closed from Monday (November 11) to Saturday, November 23.

The closures will begin at 8pm before the road reopens at 5am.

According to the council, the closures are to allow for "essential repairs"

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Oldham Way will be closed between the Manchester Road roundabout and the road's junction with Prince Street.

Diverted routes will be signposted for drivers.

Works have been taking place on Oldham Way for the past year and a half, including maintenance work on bridges at Waterloo Street and Wellington Street.