Severe Flooding Chaos in Rutland: Roads Closed, Villages Cut Off
After a night of heavy rain and snow, severe flooding is wreaking havoc across Rutland, with numerous roads closed and several villages cut off. Schools have been forced to close due to staff being unable to reach their workplaces.
The village of Ashwell is experiencing its worst flooding on record, despite warnings. Despite the perilous conditions, some drivers are still attempting to navigate through deep floodwaters, posing a significant risk to themselves and exacerbating the flooding of nearby homes. One car has already been abandoned in one of the most severely flooded areas of the village.
Ashwell Garden Centre and Shopping Village has closed .
Motorists have found difficulty accessing the A1 at the Stretton Roundabout, Prison staff are parking outside the flooded area and mini buses are being used to get them to work.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid flooded areas entirely, emphasising the dangers of driving through floodwater.
A6003 at Manton Bridge, near Manton – one side of the road is impassable. Two way lights are being installed by Thomas Bow to control flow of traffic.
A606 Barnsdale Hill, between Barnsdale and Oakham - badly flooded. Flood warning signs are being deployed by Thomas Bow.
A47 at Morcott – Leicestershire Police called to report flooding here and an RTC (minor vehicle shunt). Flood warning signs are being deployed at this location.
Melton Road A606 at Langham is Impassable. The highway is completely flooded as well as some properties. Road will be closed by Thomas Bow.
Whissendine Village – most roads impassable, including The Nook, Cow Lane, Main Street. Flood boards to be deployed.
Main Street, Lyddington is flooded causing access issues for pedestrians and vehicles. An inspector from Rutland County Council is en-route to site to assess and request action as needed.
All trains have been cancelled due to flooded tracks. Bus replacement services are unable to run, passengers have been stranded at Leicester station since early this morning.
For the latest updates on the evolving situation, residents are advised to listen to Rutland and Stamford Sound. https://www.rutlandandstamfordsound.co.uk/player/
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