NEARLY 300 homes are without power this morning ­— and affected traffic lights on a major Bolton junction.

A total of 255 customers are affected in the and transport bosses have urged motorists to approach the junction of Crompton Way and Tonge Moor Road with caution.

Power is set to be restored just after 10.15am.

A spokesman for Transport for Greater Manchester said: " Traffic signals are all out at the junction with Tonge Moor Road due to a power cut in the area

"Approach with caution. Engineers on site."

A spokesman for Electricity North West said: "We are currently investigating the issue.We estimate to have your power restored by 10:17 "

For more information for all power cuts, emergency and planned visit https://www.enwl.co.uk/power-cuts/