Nottinghamshire full list of road closures as county recovers after Storm Henk flooding
Numerous roads across Nottinghamshire are still closed this morning (Saturday, January 6) as the county recovers from Storm Henk. The storm brought significant downpours which led River Trent to reach record water levels, bursting its banks. A major incident has been declared as a result by Nottinghamshire County Council[1] on Thursday, January 4, as areas continue to be severely impacted by the weather[2].
It looks like things are slowly returning to normal, however, as the River Trent levels are now decreasing. The river has previously peaked at 5.36m on Thursday evening, close to surpassing its 2000 record of 5.5m. Its level at Colwick is currently at 4.30m, with a normal range between 1.01m and 3.60m.
Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp[3] Multiple properties, businesses, and roads have flooded as a result, with areas being evacuated by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service[4]. Several roads remain closed as of this morning and it is important to plan your journey ahead, as the fire service[5] has advised people to only travel if necessary and never drive through flood water.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of all the road closures still in place in Nottinghamshire this morning.
You can keep up to date with flooding news from across the county by following our live blog[6].
The roads still closed, according to traffic website Inrix, are:
- A617, Newark on Trent – A617 in both directions closed due to flooding between A46 (Cattlemarket Roundabout , Newark on Trent) and The Fox Inn (Kelham Bridge, Kelham).
- A1133, Girton – A1133 in both directions closed due to flooding from Girton Lane (Girton) to Sand Lane (Besthorpe).
- A6097 Lowdham Road, Gunthorpe – A6097 Lowdham Road in both directions impassable due to flooding around Main Street.
- B679 Wilford Lane – Wilford Lane in both directions closed due to flooding between the tram lines and the retail park.
- B683 Moor Road, Bestwood Village – Moor Road in both directions closed due to flooding from Headstocks Close to Mill Lane.
- Meadow Lane, Stanford on Soar – Meadow Lane in both directions closed due to flooding between Stanford On Soar (Stanford On Soar) and The Boat Inn Loughborough (Loughborough).
- Station Road, Kegworth – Station Road in both directions closed due to flooding from Kingston Lane to The Sidings.
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A57, Newton on Trent – A57 in both directions closed due to flooding from Dunham Road (Newton On Trent) to Marsh Lane (Dunham On Trent).
References
- ^ County Council (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ weather (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ fire service (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ live blog (www.nottinghampost.com)