North Bank road closed between Peterborough and Whittlesey after flood warning issued

North Bank road has been closed after a flood warning was issued.

Peterborough City Council said the road would be shut between Bedford Cottages (Northey Road) and the Dog in a Doublet sluice (North Side) after the Environment Agency issued the warning last night,

Alternative routes are via Thorney and A47 or Whittlesey and A605.

The flood warning says: “Heavy rain has fallen over the past few days which is causing the river levels to rise on the River Nene. During periods of high tide the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of the North Bank Road, between Peterborough and Rings End. Whilst this Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”