Travelling West This Christmas: Pembrokeshire Flooding Update

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Pembrokeshire County Council maintenance staff worked throughout the recent weekend to alleviate flooding problems affecting the county.

The Council received over 120 calls regarding incidents over Saturday and Sunday.

Most of the calls related to surface water flooding and blocked drains, as the ground is saturated.

The road to Tenby (B4316) at Gumfreston was closed overnight on Saturday (4pm to Sunday 10am) due to flooding of the Ritec. A flood warning was issued by NRW and is still in place.

There were further road closure at Fort Bridge, Loveston, Spittal Tunnel and also Honeyborough to Rosemarket overnight on Saturday.

Beaver Hill in Manorbier remains closed due to flooding.

Crews attended the old Hakin Road and cleared gullies of leaves on Saturday night to alleviate flooding by the railway bridge.

Although Llechryd was highlighted in the news, the worst impact was on the Ceredigion side of the river.

Most minor roads in the County were affected by surface water flooding and flood warning signs were erected throughout the county including along the B4327 Haverfordwest to Dale, the A4139 Lamphey to Jameston, the A4155 Templeton to Cross Hands, the B4313 Maenclochog to Redstone Cross, the A478 by Rhoshill and the B4329 Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw.

Maintenance crews also assisted residents and businesses while a 4×4 had to be used to enable a carer to get to a client.

Flood alerts remain in place for South Pembrokeshire rivers. The public are reminded to be aware of weather and flood warnings issued in their area while drivers are urged to take care on flooded roads and heed road traffic signs.


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