TRAFFIC: Contraflow has been removed form the A449 at Powick. (Image: Worcestershire County Council)
CONTRAFLOW has been removed from a major county road after major flooding caused long traffic tailbacks yesterday.
At the A449, Powick, the traffic measures have been removed, with Worcestershire County Council's Highways and travel team saying it will reopen the road when it is safe to do so.
A449 Powick - contraflow removed, one lane now open travelling towards Worcester
— Worcs County Council Highways & Travel (@WorcsTravel) October 22, 2023
We'll fully reopen the road when safe to do so pic.twitter.com/XsgkuqsgEJ
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A picture was taken at the road yesterday, showing the extent of the traffic from the Powick roundabout looking towards Cromwells.
The measures were put in place due to the River Teme being close to peaking.
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