Greater Manchester road to be closed for WEEKS after sudden flooding causes chaosThe residential road in Trafford turned into a deluge with emergency crews called outView 2 Images The residential road in Trafford turned into a deluge with emergency crews called out (Image: Submitted)A road hit by sudden flooding due to a burst mains pipe could be closed for a number of weeks, it has been confirmed. ‌The residential road in Trafford turned into a deluge on Monday (September 22) after the bust pipe sent a tide of water onto surrounding roads. Greater Manchester Police quickly closed off several nearby roads, including Irlam Road, to prevent cars from attempting to traverse the road, which was in places thigh-deep in flood water. Nearby Mile Road was also partially closed but is due to reopen on Wednesday (September 24). Article continues belowView 2 Images Flixton Road was hit by flooding (Image: Manchester Evening News)"The latter is likely to be in place for a couple of weeks while our teams work quickly and safely to repair the void and reinstate the road.