“To be honest since they cut half the car park of the Orient down to put that fun fair in I’ve always been semi reluctant to drive all the way into the Trafford Centre anyway because I just find the park in an absolute nightmare there,” he said.
“This just hammered that home on any sort of weekend or busy period that I’m less likely to.”
Other shoppers shared their experiences on social media on Monday.
One shopper who had been trapped for two hours wrote on X: “Carnage and a really depressing day, really disappointed with the Trafford Centre and won’t be going back.”
Another posted: “Wouldn’t even bother trying to get in or out the Trafford Centre at this point, third hour sat here, appalling traffic management.
“Hope you’re not expecting me to pay a parking fine.”
A spokesperson for the Trafford Centre thanked vistitor’s for their patience.
“With a busy day at the centre and nearby retail parks, combined with a vehicle breakdown at Junction 9, roads in and out of the centre are more congested than usual,” they said.
