Local residents have had to step in to control traffic after major flooding caused by Storm Bert. Residents in the community have been seen helping clear the roads between Chelsea Road and Whitehall Road and marshalling traffic following flooding.
The weather has caused major chaos across the South West, including traffic delays, power cuts, and flooding. Speaking to BristolLive, a witness shared: “It is chock-a-block traffic with two local residents in the community controlling the traffic and clearing up the streets.”
There were floods on Whitehall Road and under the bridge by Easton Community Centre. They added: “”Floods on Whitehall Road and under the usual bridge by Easton Community Centre. The bridge gets flooded on a regular but never have I seen this much mayhem before. Massive queues at Eastgate Retail Park too.”
Traffic has built up due to major flooding, as seen in the video; floodwaters have affected the road on the bridge by Easton Community Centre.
Google Maps is currently showing severe traffic on B4465 between Easton Road and Whitehall Road. Elsewhere, two lanes are closed on the M32 in Bristol.
National Highways said: “M32 northbound is now closed between J1 StokeGiffordBristol and M4 J19 due to flooding. Delays/congestion back to J3 Easton Please note that 2 lanes (of 3) are still closed southbound at this location.”
Travel Somerset has warned: “Remember, 30cm of water is enough to move a car – do not drive through flood water. Expect travel disruption and plan your journey ahead.”