A significant number of road closures are in place in Worcester this morning, with levels on the River Severn continuing to rise throughout the day.
An update from Worcestershire County Council Highways team said:
“Worcester river bridge & the bottom of Hylton Road will be CLOSED at 11am eastbound (towards city) – use Carrington bridge
“Bull Ring roundabout in St Johns will open to allow traffic to turn right
“Tybridge Street will remain open for retail park access as long as possible.”
Severe Flood Warnings in force in Worcestershire/Shropshire:
- River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge – Updated at 8:31am on 22 February 2022
- River Severn at Wribbenhall, Bewdley – Updated at 8:20am on 22 February 2022
Flood Warnings on the River Severn near Worcester:
- River Severn at Northwood, Bewdley – Updated at 8:20am on 22 February 2022
- River Severn at Pentre – Updated at 8:33am on 22 February 2022
- River Severn at Pitchcroft, North Worcester – Updated at 8:19am on 22 February 2022
- River Severn at Quatford – Updated at 8:32am on 22 February 2022
- River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury – Updated at 8:25am on 22 February 2022
