Derbyshire road closures today as county recovers from Storm Henk flooding

05/01/2024

After more than two days of heavy rainfall [1] and adverse weather conditions, Derbyshire, alongside the rest of the UK [2], is now left to pick up the pieces following another huge bout of flooding. Willington was one of the worst areas affected in the county [3]. Officers from the Mercia Police Safer Neighbourhood Team have slammed the “appalling conduct” of some people in the village following the flooding, saying that they had seen people entering floodwater barefoot for a paddle – despite it containing “significant amounts” of raw sewage.

Sudbury was also hit badly by the heavy rainfall, with the A515 near Sudbury playing host to abandoned cars after the River Dove burst its banks on Wednesday morning. The Government [4] has now labelled the county as “low risk” for further flooding, however, people are still advised to travel with caution around affected areas. How well do you know your text message slang? Test yourself in our quiz [5]

You can find a list of road closures still in place around the county below:

A5132 Twyford Road – between Willington and Barrow On Trent (due to flooding)
B5016 Station Road – between Walton On Trent and the A38 (due to flooding)
B6540 Tamworth Road – from Wilne Road to Aldi Sawley distribution centre entrance (due to flooding)
Leathersley Lane – between Scropton and the A515 (due to flooding)
Marston Lane – between Hilton and Rolleston On Dove (due to flooding)
The Road – between Swarkestone Bridge and Ingleby (due to flooding)
Haslams Lane – from Alfreton Road to Darley Street (due to flooding)
A444 Stanton Road (Northbound) – from B5353 Park Road to Violet Way

See More: Chaddesden mum’s ’19-year battle’ with Derby Homes over mould infested house [6] You can read the Met Office’s advice for driving safely in storms, rain and strong winds below:

If it is time for your windscreen wipers to work, it is time to slow down – rain reduces visibility and the ability to stop.
Avoid starting your journey until heavy downpours finish.
Choose main roads where you are less likely to be exposed to falling debris.
Use dipped headlights if visibility is seriously reduced.
Grip the steering wheel firmly in windy conditions.
Keep an eye out for gaps in trees, buildings and bridges – this is where gusts of wind can hit.
Keep your eyes peeled on the road at all times.

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References

^ two days of heavy rainfall (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ rest of the UK (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ worst areas affected in the county (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ The Government (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ How well do you know your text message slang?

Test yourself in our quiz (xd.wayin.com)
^ Chaddesden mum’s ’19-year battle’ with Derby Homes over mould infested house (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
^ the main Derbyshire Live newsletter here (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)