Work to repair Ironbridge flood barriers as river levels set to rise again
Flood alerts remained in place for Shropshire as wet weather continued to hit the county today, with river levels expected to rise again when Storm Jorge hits the UK this weekend.
In Ironbridge, where the severe 'danger to life warning' was today downgraded, workers were repairing the temporary flood barriers which buckled under extreme pressure from the swollen River Severn this week.
Telford & Wrekin Council said: "The Environment Agency have been assessing the flood barriers in preparation for more rain over the weekend. The unprecedented water levels overwhelmed sections of the barrier causing damage in places.
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"Now that river levels have dropped to a safe level the engineers have carried out inspections on the barriers and will be removing the damaged sections and replacing with new barrier today."
With more rain falling today and tomorrow, river levels are set to rise again, but are not expected to hit the recent devastating peaks.
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Telford & Wrekin Council says it will be making a plea to the government for funding for more protective permanent barriers in the area, after a visit yesterday by Environment Secretary George Eustice.
In Shrewsbury the Pride Hill and Riverside shopping centres were reopening this morning along with the town's bus station, with services back to normal. The Frankwell and St Julian's Friar car parks are still shut with the situation being assessed.
The following roads in Shrewsbury remain closed:
Old Coleham
Gravel Hill Lane
Sydney Avenue
Atcham to Cross Houses
Chiltern Farm Lane
In Bridgnorth, river levels remain high but are falling slowly. Flooding is affecting properties on Severnside, Severn Terrace, Riverside and local caravan parks.
Flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected and inmediate action is required are in place for the River Severn at Bridgnorth, Fort Pendlestone and Severn Hall, Hampton Loade and Highley, Quatford, the Showground and The Quarry in Shrewsbury, and the River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook and Melverley.
Flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible so be prepared, are in place for the River Severn in Shropshire, River Worfe, Severn Vyrnwy confluence, Tern and Perry Catchments and the Upper Teme.
