Shropshire Star

Key DEVELOPMENTS

• Severe flood warning still in place for Ironbridge after the River Severn peaked in the Gorge at 6.79 metres yesterday.
• 'Danger to life' warning removed in Shrewsbury following the river peaking at 5.12m.
• In Bridgnorth, a flood warning remains in place as Riverside, Doctor's Lane and the A442, from Bandon Arms island to Sutton Maddock, are closed.
• Environment Agency warns flooding may continue until Sunday,
• Flood barriers in Ironbridge deemed ineffective after they were breached yesterday and moved further overnight.  
• Shropshire Council says up to 30 bridges across the county, including Coalport Bridge which suffered brickwork damage and currently has temporary traffic lights, will need to be assessed. 
• In Shrewsbury, most of the road closures remain in place, but Shropshire Council has opened the English Bridge and part of Abbey Foregate car park.
• Waterloo Street in Ironbridge is now open, allowing access to Broseley.