Storm Doris hit Milton Keynes today and caused major disruption to the road and public transport networks across MK.
This page has the latest updates as of 6pm on Thursday 23rd February.
Roads
More than 20 fallen trees reported to us are being dealt with by MK Council staff. The affected locations so far include:
Bradville (Crispin Road),
Bradwell (Cruddock Close),
A5130 (between Woburn and Woburn Sands),
Simpson Road (towards Fenny Stratford),
Willen Road (towards A422),
Newport Road (adjacent to Turnpike Court)
There is also a lot of debris across the road network so take care when driving in these conditions.
- Newport Road, Woburn is still closed after a tree fell onto a power cable - utilities are in attendance to fix the issue
- The Council will be closing section of Avebury Boulevard around Jaipur Restaurant as the dome on the building is unsafe due to high winds
- The A413 Near Swanborne and Winslow is closed - take an alternative route
Trains
Those with no choice but to travel today are urged to check beforehand on National Rail and to expect delays.
Hundreds of high wind-related incidents were being tackled today by Network Rail’s orange army engineers - from trampolines, chairs and trees blown on tracks to bags blowing on to overhead power lines.
With blanket speed limits of 50mph imposed for safety reasons, London Midland said customers with tickets for today could use them on specified services tomorrow. It advised its customers “not to travel today if possible.”
Meanwhile on its West Coast franchise Virgin Trains “strongly advised anyone who can postpone their journey to do so,” adding: “Tickets for today will be accepted for journeys starting before 2pm tomorrow (Friday 24th), or anytime on Saturday.”
A spokesperson for Network Rail said: “Storm Doris is really causing us problems today. Please be assured we are doing all we can to keep the railway moving.”
For the latest information on Virgin Trains click here.
For the latest information on London Midland click here.
Fire Service Call Outs
Thursday 23 February, 1.49pm
Firefighters set up a corden after a roof was damaged by the wind, Grafton Gate, Central Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Great Holm and an officer attended.
Thursday 23 February, 1.24pm
Firefighters used a turntable ladder to remove roof cladding that was hanging in a precarious position, Northfield Drive, Northfield, Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Broughton, one from Great Holm and an officer attended.
Thursday 23 February, 1.21pm
Firefighters made the scene safe after slates blew off a roof, Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Bletchley and an officer attended.
Thursday 23 February, 1.14pm
Firefighters removed a sign which was hanging precariously outside a building, High Street, Newport Pagnell. One appliance and crew from Newport Pagnell attended.
Thursday 23 February, 12.54pm
Firefighters removed a sign that was hanging from a shop front, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell. One appliance and crew from Newport Pagnell attended.
Thursday 23 February, 12.33pm
Firefighters removed and secured a trampoline which had blown into a dangerous position near a road, Chalwell Ridge, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Great Holm attended.
Thursday 23 February, 11.44am
Conifer tree suspended on power line near level crossing, Newport Road, Woburn Sands. One appliance and crew from Bletchley attended. The incident was left with Western Power Distribution.
Thursday 23 February, 11.40am
Firefighters removed roofing material (from a shed) which had blown into the road, Ashfield, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Broughton and an officer attended.
Thursday 23 February, 11.06am
Firefighters used a winch to remove two large trees which had falllen in the road in front of and behind two cars, Ravenstone Mill Road, between Ravenstone and Gayhurst. One appliance and crew from Newport Pagnelll attended.
Other Updates
- UK Power Networks are urging people to stay away from any electrical equipment near them which may have been affected by Storm Doris and to instead report it by calling 105 or 0800 31 63 105.
- Ambulance services are reporting a high volume of 999 calls at present. Please only call 999 in an emergency.
- With Storm Doris moving across our region, Thames Valley Police is experiencing a higher than usual number of calls. Police are working with our emergency services partners to respond to all enquiries but remind the public only to dial 999 in a genuine emergency.
