STRONG winds today caused some damage to the roof of the West Stand at Warrington Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium – but the club moved swiftly to ensure the stadium was safe.
Police sealed off a section of Dallam Lane, between Buckley Street and Owen Street, while the damage was assessed.
But after the assessment and some remedial work, the road was able to re-open.
Warrington Wolves issued a statement confirm that remedial work was carried on immediately on the West Stand ensuring that the stadium was safe and Dallam Lane could re-open with a minimum of disruption.
A spokeswoman said: “Further
work will be carried out once the high winds have subsided over the next few
days”.
Earlier today, police issued a warning about high winds affecting road users across Cheshire – including Warrington – following strong winds throughout the night which felled trees and damaged buildings.
Motorists are being advised not to travel unless necessary – and to allow extra time for their journey.
More than 30 incidents of fallen trees, branches and debris in the road have been reported since 6am today.
Many more are believed to have occurred but not reported.
Police say drivers should plan ahead before setting out on journeys.
Eastern parts of Cheshire have been particularly affected by the weather. Police and other agencies have attended reports of fallen trees in Oak Road, Prestbury, School Lane in Congleton, and Ashley Road in Mere this morning.
Police were called out to deal with a fallen telegraph pole which blocked a road at Chester.
At Sandbach, the outdoor market was closed today because of high winds. But the indoor market was operating as usual.
A number of incidents were reported in the Warrington area in addition to the stadium damage. A collapsed chimney caused the partial closure of Froghall Lane, although the road re-opened shortly after 12 noon. A fallen tree closed Dam Head Lane, Glazebrook between Dam Lane and Bank Street.
Police said high winds were affecting the M6 Thelwall Viaduct, with a 50mph speed limit in force.
Meanwhile strong winds at Stockton Heath brought down the gable end of DCS computers’ shop on Walton Road (pictured top).
Police closed the road during the night – but cones put out soon blew away!
Picture courtesy warrington-worldwide reader Mike Taylor
