UPDATED: STORM Doris has struck in Warrington causing chaos on local roads as Thelwall Viaduct was closed in both directions due to high winds.
The A49 was also closed in both directions from the M56 Junction 10 at Stretton to the A533 Runcorn Road, Northwich, due to a fallen tree. Thelwall Viaduct was eventually re-opened at around 15.30pm
The A57 at Woolston and Wilderspool causeway became gridlocked with traffic following the motorway
Meanwhile Warrington Borough Council announced the closure of Walton Hall and Gardens while Gullivers’ World at Westbrook has also closed for the day.
At Stockton Heath the roof was literally blown off the top of local take away India, India on London Road.
Hollins Lane, Winwick, was closed in both directions at the junction with the A49 Newton Road, because of a fallen tree.
Winwick Road at Croft was also closed due to a fallen tree and Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath was also closed.
Cromwell Road was also closed between Winwick Road and Callands Road
Warrington Town FC have also had to cancel for half term soccer camp.
In nearby Runcorn Firefighters were called to a report that a roof has blown off a row of terrace houses in Handforth Lane.
On arrival crews discovered that part of the flat roof on a row of three storey properties was hanging over the road. This was affecting a number of properties.
Crews have set up a cordon around the incident and are working to make the scene safe.
A common sight around the roads of Cheshire – a Panda blocking the road following a tree fall. Please bear with us whilst it’s cleaned up pic.twitter.com/RkBqPvxWxO
— Warrington Police (@PoliceWarr) February 23, 2017
@PhotoPhLong Especially for you! pic.twitter.com/9wOJEEukM3
— Gary Skentelbery (@GarySkent) February 23, 2017
Keckin’ it @GoldenSquareUK as @BootsUK sign is (potentially) parting company with the building #stormdoris #finaldestination6 #Warrington pic.twitter.com/6PvEzG3o8v
— eatthebeast (@eatthebeast) February 23, 2017
On our way to an urgent call out in #Warrington due to #stormdoris #Maintenance #lettingagents #landlord #WINDYDAY pic.twitter.com/U6Dcjcgz2O
— Modus-PS (@modusps) February 23, 2017
MOTORWAY CLOSURE: The #M6 is closed in both directions over the Thelwall Viaduct due to high winds #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/jHjIvDP1kd
— Cheshire Police (@cheshirepolice) February 23, 2017
ALERT Emirates A380 #EK17 just did a go-around due to gusts up at 42 kt at Manchester. Watch: https://t.co/pvXE9CRKq6 #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/Yr8m45x36e
— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) February 23, 2017
