Storm Chandra: two Wigan borough roads are closed and a school will open late due to fallen trees
Two roads in Wigan borough have been blocked by fallen trees, caused by Storm Chandra.
Traffic is unable to pass Higher Lane, in Aspull, due to a large tree which fell across the road on Tuesday morning.
Wigan Council workers are reported to be on their way to remove it.
There is also said to be “widespread traffic disruption” on St Helens Road, in Leigh, near Leigh fire station, due to a fallen tree.
It is affecting traffic heading from Pennington to Lowton, while there is a knock-on effect for drivers using the nearby A580 East Lancashire Road.
Lowton High School has announced lessons will begin at 9.30am today to give pupils more time to arrive.
A statement on its Facebook page said: “There is widespread traffic disruption due to a fallen tree on St Helens Road near the fire station. The road is closed heading into Lowton from Pennington.
“As a result school will begin at 9.30am. Pupils using public transport are advised, where possible, to delay their journey as buses cannot stop near school at the current time.
“Pupils arriving at normal time will be supervised by staff indoors.
“Please do not telephone school about the traffic problems as our phone lines are very busy.”
Storm Chandra has brought travel disruption and flooding as strong winds and heavy rain hit much of the UK.
It is the next storm to be named by the western Europe storm naming group list shared between the UK, Ireland and Netherlands.