Cars damaged in another crash at Marus Bridge junction

Two cars were damaged in another crash at a controversial junction.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Mar 2017, 08:13 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:10 BST
Two cars crashed on Wednesday nightTwo cars crashed on Wednesday night
Two cars crashed on Wednesday night

A silver Ford Fiesta and a white Ford Fiesta collided at the junction of Warrington Road and Highfield Grange Avenue, in Marus Bridge, at around 8pm on Wednesday.

No-one was injured but the vehicles were damaged and there was oil and debris in the road.

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The junction has been subject to many complaints in recent months after undergoing a £1.4m redevelopment to convert it from a roundabout to a traffic light-controlled crossroads.

There have been concerns since the roundabout was removedThere have been concerns since the roundabout was removed
There have been concerns since the roundabout was removed

There were several serious collisions last year, which prompted fears confused motorists were unsure of right-of-way priorities at the new lights.

Last month Wigan Council bosses said new road markings and signs had been put in place.

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