More flood barriers go up as river levels rise in Shrewsbury

Apart from testing, it was the first time the barriers were being used since the flood defence scheme was put in place. Extra barriers were also being added to those installed in Frankwell.

Raven Meadows was closed to traffic this afternoon as water bubbled up from drains partially flooding the carriageway. The multi-story car park remains open and is accessible via Meadow Place.

Numerous businesses and properties along the riverside in Shrewsbury were pumping water from cellars.

Car parks closed in Shrewsbury include Frankwell Main, Frankwell Riverside and St Julians. Those working or visiting the town were being urged to use the Park & Ride services with town centre businesses fully open.

The River Severn is set to peak in Shrewsbury at around 4.5m this evening.

In Ironbridge The Wharfage remains closed to traffic with flood defences in place, a peak is expected in Ironbridge on Tuesday afternoon.

River levels also continue to rise in Bridgnorth.

View our Shrewsbury flood gallery and find out how to send us your Shropshire flood images.

Shropshire Flood Warnings
- River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
- River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield including Coalport
- River Severn at Shrewsbury
- River Severn at Montford Bridge and Shrawardine
- River Perry at Mytton
- River Severn at Pentre
- River Vyrnwy at Melverley including Melverley Green
- River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook
- River Severn at Bridgnorth
- River Severn at Quatford
- River Teme at Leintwardine and Walford

Shropshire Flood Alerts
- River Teme and its tributaries downstream of Ludlow
- River Teme, River Onny and River Corve & their tributaries upstream of Ludlow
- Ledwyche Brook and River Rea
- Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries
- River Severn in Shropshire
- Rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries

The following roads are currently closed as a result of flooding
- Ravens Meadows, Shrewsbury
- The Wharfage, Ironbridge
- Gravel Hill Lane
- Sydney Avenue
- Chilton Farm Lane, Atcham
- Atcham to Cross Houses
- Victoria Avenue
- Berwick Road
- Old Coleham
- Longden Coleham out of town
- Coleham Head as demountable barriers are erected
- Various roads around Melverley

Shropshire Car Parks Closed
- Frankwell Main, Frankwell Riverside and Saint Julian's Friars car parks are closed in Shrewsbury
- Severnside South car park is closed in Bridgnorth

Get the latest information
For the latest travel news see BBC Shropshire or Free Radio travel pages.

For the latest flooding information visit the Environment Agency website.