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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Gemma Toulson

Weather warning for Nottinghamshire after torrential downpours damage roads

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place across Nottinghamshire on Thursday (June 18) after heavy rain fell across the county on Wednesday evening.

Roads were affected in areas including Beeston, Bramcote, Stapleford, Radford, Wollaton Vale, Chilwell, Lenton Abbey and Broxtowe on Wednesday evening.

The A52 was closed in both directions between the A6464 (near Beeston) and A6514 (near Nottingham).

Nottinghamshire Police were to the scene and Highways England deployed staff to assist in clearing the flood waters.

Highways England confirmed the road had reopened on Wednesday morning.

The road surface at the Wigman Road and Bracebridge Drive junction in Bilborough was damaged, causing disruption to Nottingham City Transport's services on Thursday Morning (June 18).

Pink 28 and Orange 35 towards City are diverting in the Bilborough and Strelley areas due to the damage.

The yellow weather warning is in place until 12midday on Thursday, June 18.

A police spokesman said: "A second yellow weather warning for rain across Nottinghamshire has also been issued.

"Drivers are urged to take extra care on the roads. Remember that it will take a lot longer to stop your car in wet weather, so leave plenty of room to the car in front.

"You should take notice of all road closure signs and do not drive through large amounts of standing water."

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