Traffic light failure causing delays for commuters on major route into Halifax

Drivers have been experiencing delays in Halifax this morning (Tuesday) after a signal failure causes queues along Godley Road.

Traffic lights at the junction of New Bank and Beacon Hill Road have been stuck on red, causing queues of at least one mile.

Traffic lights at the junction of Godley Road and Beacon Hill Road have been stuck on red. Picture: Google Street Viewplaceholder image
Traffic lights at the junction of Godley Road and Beacon Hill Road have been stuck on red. Picture: Google Street View

Drivers travelling into Halifax have experienced queues back to The Stump Cross Inn on Godley Lane.

It has been reported that journeys between Stump Cross and the junction at New Bank have taken up to 45 minutes.

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