AN unauthorised traveller encampment has been set up off one of Warrington’s busiest roads.

Six caravans and associated vehicles have parked on land at Causeway Park off Wilderspool Causeway.

It is near the Esso petrol station near Central Avenue.

According to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, the camp was established in midweek.

The land, which the log reports is owned by Warrington Borough Council, is due to be visited by a council officer today, Friday, who will conduct an initial assessment.