TEMPORARY traffic lights have been installed on Victoria Road in Widnes following a gas leak.

The road has been reduced to one lane causing long traffic delays in both directions.

A spokesman for the National Grid said: “There was a gas escape in the road.

“Work started yesterday and the repair has now been completed.

“The hole now has to be filled in and the road resurfaced. We have to wait until the tarmac sets.

“We are expecting the reinstatement of the road to be completed by the end of tomorrow or possibly lunchtime.”