Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
Drivers using a supposedly closed and flooded road between Whittlesey and Peterborough are using local knowledge to defy an Environment Agency closure notice. Photographs taken today by CambsNews show drivers continuing to ignore ‘road closed’ signs along the North Bank Road between Peterborough and the former Dog in a Doublet public house.
An update provided by the Environment Agency at 2.21pm today says: “Heavy rain has fallen over the past few days which is causing the river levels to rise on the River Nene.
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNewsFed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNewsFed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
“During periods of high tide, the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of the North Bank Road, between Peterborough and Rings End.
“Whilst this Flood Warning is in force, the local authority will close North Bank Road.”
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNewsFed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
The Environment Agency added: “Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
It promises: “We are closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 17:00 on 31/01/2025, or before, if the situation changes.”
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
The notice is headed: “Flood warning area: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene to the east of Peterborough and the West of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.”
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
On social media, one Whittlesey resident claimed closure was “over zealous council officials being idiots”.
Others came to similar conclusions.
One resident who lives along the road said: “North Bank road is ‘closed’ loads of times.
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNewsFed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding. PHOTO: CambsNews
“Doesn’t mean a thing. Only time road is impassable is when levels are really high on the 1140.
“I don’t know what the legalities are about ignoring the signs by the way, but I would guess common sense and discretion have their part.
Fed up motorists are using local knowledge – some say commonsense – to continue to use the North Bank road near Whittlesey despite closure measures put in place because of flooding.
“Good luck, all you poor buggers in Whittlesey who have had to put up with all this crap for decades. I’m on your side!”
