Risk of 'further flooding' in Bedford tonight with amber weather warning


The Met Office has given guidance that there is more heavy rain forecast for this evening.
Meanwhile there is a flood warning in place for Bedford borough and Central Bedfordshire.
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Hide AdBeds Police is advising everyone travelling overnight to be extra cautious when on the roads and take it slow. The roads near Bedford which are currently closed and should be avoided are:
• Harrold Bridge at Little Odell
• Lovell Road in Clapham
• A421 from M1 J13 to the A6 junction – diversion in place via Woburn Road (Old A421)
Bedford Borough Council’s highways and resilience team have been working today to respond to reports of flooding and support vulnerable people. They are on standby throughout the night to respond to any further reports.
A council spokesman said: “We continue to urge people to drive carefully on all local roads and avoid passing through flood water. Please only call Bedfordshire Police if there is an immediate threat to life or crime in progress.
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Hide Ad“The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for rain for our area and this will be in place until 9pm today (September 23).”
Visit www.bedford.gov.uk/flood for more information and advice about what to do in a flood.
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