'The house is constantly shaking': Life on one of Greater Manchester busiest roads is about to get worse

One of Greater Manchester's most infamous roads is about to get even busier, as gas works set to last 20 WEEKS are scheduled to start next month.

Mottram Moor is one of the busiest roads in the region, and has gained quite a reputation over the years for being an absolute nightmare.

If you've ever travelled between Manchester and Sheffield, there's a good chance you've been stuck in some sort of queue in the village of Hollingworth, on the border of Tameside and Derbyshire.

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The road, which varies between a single and dual-carriageway street, is often seen filled with cars, lorries, and vans sit bumper to bumper.

Walking through the village is difficult to enjoy, with the air noticeably heavier than it is on the nearby moorland, and the overwhelming thunder of traffic.

But soon, the congestion will be even worse, with essential gas line maintenance needing 20 weeks to complete, meaning lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be needed.

"I'm not happy about it," said one resident, just before she rushed back inside to look after her great-grandson.

"Not for 20 weeks. Two weeks, five weeks, fine, but not 20."

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Many other residents shared similar views of exasperation about the street, which has long been a problem for people in the area.

Stephen Lester has lived in his house on Market Street, near the junction of Mottram Moor and Woolley Lane, for over 20 years,