Flooding closes busy Milton Keynes road as yellow weather warning in force

Saturday, 30 January 2021 14:20

The A422 / H3 Monks Way Newport Pagnell bypass is closed due to flooding.

Ringway MK have said: "Due to localised flooding we are closing the Newport Pagnell bypass westbound from London Road to Marsh end Rd.

Our team are monitoring other locations too. Please follow Road Closure signs, do not risk driving through floods."

An Environment Agency flood warning is also in place for the river Great Ouse and Ouzel in Newport Pagnell.

The warning states: "We expect flooding to affect Caldecote Lane, Willen Road, River Side, Toll House, Woad Farm, Sherington Road and Gallards Farm in Newport Pagnell, and Ravenstone Mill in Ravenstone.

"More rainfall is forecast today and we expect river levels to remain high as a result.

"We are closely monitoring the situation".

Stay tuned to MKFM for the latest information.

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