SOME roads in Wirral are closed to motorists this morning, because of flooding caused by Storm Christoph.
Brimstage Road is close both ways closed due to flooding between Manor Road and M53 J4 (Bebington). This is affecting traffic between Heswall and the Bebington area. The road has been shut since Wednesday afternoon.
Woodchurch Road in Prenton is partially blocked due to flooding between M53 J3 (Woodchurch) and Prenton Hall Road. Traffic is now able to get through.
Other road closures Boathouse Lane, Neston.
Related story: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/19025213.storm-christoph-turns-bromborough-walkway-river/
Merseyrail say West Kirby and New Brighton line rail services are running normally.
There is major disruption for Ellesmere Port and Chester line services.
Trains will depart from Rock Ferry towards Liverpool at 16 and 46 minutes past each hour.
Replacement buses will depart Rock Ferry on the hour and every 30 minutes past the hour.
— Merseyrail (@merseyrail) January 21, 2021
Train services will depart Rock Ferry towards Liverpool at 20 and 50 mins past each hour. https://t.co/57OJ3PSQ77
Further rainfall is forecast over the next day and the Environment Agency says river levels in the borough are expected to remain high until Friday.
Warning of possibly severe flooding in Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Bebington, Hoylake and Wallasey, the Environment Agency said: "A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will continue to cause river levels to rise at the Acton Lane and Great Culvert Entrance river gauges and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible.
"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries.
"Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Friday.
"Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings, and keep up to date with the current situation."
For updates, see: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/013WAFWI
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