Another storm, more heavy rain - and the A555 is closed due to flooding again. A stretch of the notorious Airport Relief Road - which links Hazel Grove, in Stockport, to the airport - is waterlogged after Storm Henk hit our region yesterday (Tuesday).
It was first shut yesterday afternoon and remains closed today between the A523 Poynton Relief Road to the A34 at Handforth.
This isn't the first time heavy downpours have led to flooding on the bypass - and it probably won't be the last. Since the £290m route was opened in 2018, it has been closed off multiple times on the same stretch. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a try The closure of the road not only causes problems to those wanting to get to the airport, but also causes traffic mayhem in the surrounding areas of Stockport.
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