The Severn remains on flood alert in Shropshire
River levels are set to fall in Shrewsbury following a peak in the county town overnight.
Levels on the River Severn in Ironbridge are set to peak between 5.2 and 5.4 metres tomorrow morning. In Bridgnorth a peak of between 4.1 and 4.4 metres is expected to occur tomorrow afternoon.
Longden Coleham in Shrewsbury has this morning re-opened to traffic both ways.
Shropshire Roads Closed
- The Wharfage, Ironbridge
- Sydney Avenue, Castlefields
- Gravel Hill Lane, Nr West Mid
- Showground, Shrewsbury
- Berwick Road, Shrewsbury
- Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury
- Cressage to Eaton Constantine
Roads passable with care
- Cross Houses to Atcham road and Chilton Farm Lane, Atcham
- Priory Road in Shrewsbury, is now operating two way traffic, so access to the swimming baths is maintained.
Car parks closed
- Frankwell Main and Frankwell Riverside
- St Julians Friars
Train Services Disrupted
Train services between Shrewsbury and Wrexham general are disrupted, flooding is causing disruption between Ruabon and Chirk.
Because of this, buses are replacing trains between Wrexham General and Shrewsbury. There is no current estimate for when trains will be able to resume.
To find out whether this will impact your journey and to get alternative options planned for you, use the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner, or call TrainTracker on 0871 200 49 50.
Tune into local radio for the latest
Shropshire’s two countywide radio stations will be keeping Shropshire residents up to date on the latest flooding situation and travel information.
For the latest information use the links below:
BBC Shropshire
Latest travel Information
Tune In: 90, 95, 96 &104.1 FM & DAB
Listen Live to BBC Shropshire
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire
Beacon
Latest Travel Information
Tune In: 103.1FM & DAB
Listen Live to beacon
Website: http://www.beaconradio.co.uk
