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A 40ft-deep hole in the road has opened up on Manchester’s Mancunian Way, shutting a major route around the city centre.
The road is closed in both directions, according to Transport for Greater Manchester – which is warning of delays and advising people to take alternative routes.
The hole is at the eastern end of the road, between the junctions of the A6 London Road and Fairfield Street.
It opened up after midday and a workman told the Manchester Evening News there were concerns it could spread to the other side of the carriageway.
The city has been lashed by heavy rain today, and Mancunian Way was earlier closed due to flooding.
The rain has also caused delays on the city’s trains.
In a statement, Manchester City Council said: “Motorists should be aware that part of the Mancunian Way is currently closed in both directions due to a collapse in the road caused by the extremely wet weather.
“It is thought a culvert beneath the Mancunian Way has been eroded by the heavy rainfall which has caused the road above to be impacted.
“City council and United Utilities officers are currently at the scene to assess the situation.
“Depending on the extent of the issue the road may remain closed over the weekend.
“Traffic will be diverted via London Road, Fairfield Street, A665, Hyde Road and Downing Street.”
Football fans heading to Manchester City’s game against Chelsea on Sunday are being warned to check on the latest situation before they travel.
Courtesy of Sky News
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