Oldham's worst yellow box junctions named by readers

Oldham drivers are bracing for a summer of fines as the council prepares to enforce yellow box junction rules across the borough. After years of watching motorists block key intersections, causing gridlock and frustration, enforcement cameras will finally catch those who ignore the painted boxes. The Oldham Times asked readers to name the worst offenders, and the response was overwhelming-dozens of junctions across the town were highlighted as chronic problem spots.

The Broadway area near M60 Junction 21 emerged as the clear winner for most complaints, with readers pointing to the boxes at Semple Way and Broadgate as being constantly blocked. One frustrated driver called these 'cash cows' for the council, noting that the congestion they cause now leads to penalties for those caught in the same mess. Similar issues plague Manchester Road near Junction 22, where confused drivers using the wrong lanes create chaos at peak times.

Huddersfield Road's stretch near Tesco Extra drew multiple mentions, with the boxes at Ripponden Road, Holt Street, and Livesey Street all named as problematic. But perhaps the most passionate complaints came about Cross Street's junctions with Huddersfield Road and Lees Road, where readers reported being delayed by up to 20 minutes daily. 'Absolutely shocking every day!' wrote one resident about the Glodwick/Lees Road junction, capturing the frustration of many.

While the council hasn't confirmed which specific sites will be enforced, the reader response makes one thing clear: there's no shortage of problematic yellow boxes in Oldham. For residents stuck in daily traffic jams caused by blocked intersections, the prospect of enforcement offers hope for smoother journeys-even if it means some drivers will face fines for behaviour that's become all too common on our roads.