Flood barriers finally go up in Bewdley after 24-hour delay due to glitch
Flood barriers have gone up in Bewdley after a 24-hour delay due to a technical glitch.
Yesterday the Environment Agency was unable to erect the barriers next to the rising River Severn at Severnside South due to a "plant equipment failures" as Storm Babet battered the region.
On Saturday afternoon Worcestershire County Council posted on social media: "Severnside South, Bewdley is now open following completion of @EnvAgencyMids flood barrier installation. Severnside South, Bewdley is closed."
The Environment Agency says the river is expected to peak at between 4.3m and 4.8m on Monday.
It reported that defences were now up to the required level, except at Beales Corner, where ongoing flood defence construction work means barriers cannot be used. The EA said the community in the Beales Corner area was being supported in preparation.
River Severn road closures include Bewdley Bridge towards the town centre, Bewdley Bypass, Stourport Bridge, Upton Bridge and New Street, in Upton.
