Congestion is expected on a main road through Manchester city centre through rush hour this morning due to a lane closure. One lane has been shut off on the Mancunian Way eastbound carriageway.
It is closed near the London Road exit slip way due to a carriageway defect, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. Work is being carried out at the scene. The lane closure will be in place through the rush hour.
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Drivers are being urged to approach the incident with caution. In a tweet, TfGM said: "Mancunian Way - 1 lane closed Eastbound at the London Road exit slip. This is due to a carriageway defect. Approach with caution.
"Works are underway to repair the defect and the closure will be in place throughout the peak. #TfGMTraffic for further updates."
