Posted on Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Multiple Staffordshire roads have been closed due to flooding caused by Storm Henk.
Parts of Staffordshire are already feeling the effects of the heavy rain with multiple roads affected by flooding and the weather.
Having received over 150 emergency calls on Tuesday alone, crews are also dealing with fallen trees and debris blocking roads and footpaths.
The A34 at Darlaston towards Tittensor has been closed due to excessive flooding on the northbound carriageway and remains closed. The A5 between the A449 and the A41 roundabout near Weston Park has also closed due to flooding.
In the Staffordshire Moorlands, the A523 Ashbourne Road from Winkhill to Waterhouses has been closed. Caverswall Road, in Blythe Bridge, and the A523 at Rushton Spencer has also been closed. In East Staffordshire, affected roads included Toby’s Hill, School Lane and Station Road in Rolleston.
In other parts of the county, Heathhouse Lane in Codsall, Cannock Road in Burntwood and Lime Lane in Norton Canes has closed to motorists. The subway at Mill Street in Cannock has also been closed due to flooding.
Highways bosses are now urging people to take extra care on the roads and allow more time for their journeys.
David Williams, Staffordshire County Council’s Highways Chief said:
“We’ve seen some very heavy rain and difficult driving conditions over the last few days and our highways crews remain out in force tackling the effects of surface flooding on many of our roads.
“With more rain expected over the next few days and temperatures expected to drop towards the end of the week I’d like to remind people who need to travel to please take extra care. People should slow down, leave plenty of room between themselves and the car in front of them and drive to the conditions. I’d also ask people not to drive through any flooded sections of road as you can never be sure about how deep the water is.”
People should report any highways issues on the MyStaffs App or at www.staffordshire.gov.uk.