Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge as River Severn on the rise
Temporary flood barriers have gone up in Ironbridge, with the River Severn on the rise as the town continues to feel the effects of Storm Babet.
The Environment Agency says it expects the river to peak at between 5.3m and 5.8m on Monday(23).
Clare Dinnis from the EA tweeted on Saturday(21) afternoon: "Busy day for @EnvAgencyMids at #Ironbridge as the temporary defences go up. Lots of work with #partners to prepare & make sure the #community is informed."
The Wharfage is now closed to traffic with the barriers erected, and local diversions are in place. It comes after part of the town was hit by flooding misery on Friday – reportedly caused by a bursting brook. Dale End in Coalbrookdale was several feet under water on Friday morning, with heavy rain understood to have resulted in the nearby brook bursting its banks, affecting a number of homes and properties.
