The Wharfage to re-open to traffic as flood barriers come down
The Wharfage in Ironbridge is to re-open tor traffic later today as flood defence barriers are taken down by the Environment Agency.
The barriers which protected businesses and homes in the area during the recent flooding went up on 7 February.
At one point during the flooding, residents of 45 homes on The Wharfage and in Court Drive, Coalbrookdale were advised to consider either moving on to the first floor of their homes or to leave their properties. Pedestrian access behind the barriers was also restricted.
In Shrewsbury flood defences in Frankwell are also being removed with Frankwell Main car park also opening to motorists.
Flood alerts remains in force for:
- Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
- River Severn in Shropshire
- Rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries
