Traffic warning ahead of U2 gig

Fans were queueing at the stadium hoping to get tickets. Pic by Dan Green

Drivers are being warned of traffic delays as 50,000 people travel into Sheffield for a U2 concert.

The band are playing at the Don Valley Stadium as part of their European tour, which has also seen them perform in London, Glasgow and Dublin.

Police said several roads would be closed during Thursday and would remain closed until 0200 BST on Friday.

Drivers have been told to expect delays in the Don Valley and Attercliffe areas and towards the M1 corridor.

From 0400 BST on Thursday Whitworth Lane, Howden Road, Fell Road, Old Hall Road and Leeds Road were closed.

From 2200 BST Coleridge Road, Attercliffe Common and Beverley Road will be closed.

Diversions will be in place.

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