A MAJOR set of traffic lights are not operational in Northwich this morning.

Motorists are having to navigate the busy cross roads junction in London Road and Chester Way without a working set of traffic lights.

The traffic lights at Castle Hill have are also not operational this morning.

The roads are especially busy as young people across Northwich are heading back to school today.

Motorists are urged to take extra care when travelling through the area.

A spokesman for Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “We’re aware of the problem and an engineer has been called and will be on-site soon.”