Crossley's Bridge reopens after crash caused rush hour delays in Blackpool
Rush hour delays hit Blackpool after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian forced the closure of Plymouth Road bridge.
Drivers were warned to avoid several busy routes in Blackpool as traffic built ahead of rush hour following a serious crash earlier today.
The bridge on Plymouth Road, commonly known as Crossley’s Bridge, was closed after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
Police were called at around 12.40pm on Wednesday, April 15, with the pedestrian taken to hospital for treatment.
The closure led to widespread disruption across the town, with officers diverting motorists away from the scene.
At the height of the delays, Devonshire Road and Whitegate Drive were among the worst affected.
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Mansfield Road was brought to a standstill, while delays also built along the Poulton Road–Westcliffe Drive–Talbot Road route, as well as on Bispham Road.
Congestion was also reported along the Promenade, particularly between Derby Road and Lytham Road, as traffic backed up along the seafront.
The road has now reopened, and traffic has since returned to normal.