DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care on the roads this weekend as flood and surface water builds across South Cumbria.
Cumbria Police has issued the warning as parts of Barrow, Ulverston Millom and the surround road network was submerged under water.
Sand bags available for Ulverston residents tonight - details below https://t.co/PW3UXx2oxF
— John Woodcock (@JWoodcockMP) October 13, 2018
Vehicles have been abandoned in flood water along t he A590 and A591.
Cumbria County Council highways staff are said to be out in force across the county helping to unblock drains to allow rain water to flow.
A591 Shenstone and A6 North of Kendal - Due to flood water both are only passable with care. Currently suitable for 4x4 only. If you have to drive this evening, please drive with care.
— CumbriaCountyCouncil (@CumbriaCC) October 13, 2018
Storm Callum's arrival caused severe traffic disruption acros the county with some roads becoming cut off.
Bus were delayed and cancelled, vehicles were abandoned and backlogs were witnessed.
A lot of water on the road on #Walney #Promenade in #Barrow. (Not tidal). Careful out there. #Flooding pic.twitter.com/CD0Rur0eWK
— Christina Howker (@CortinaFullard) October 13, 2018
Cumbria Police warned drivers to avoid the A590 roundabout in Park Road, near the turn off to Roanhead.
The flood water has covered the road since around 10am.
There are also reports of flooding in Barrow where Dalton Lane meets Abbey Road.
Forecasts says heavy rain is to persist throughout the day.
Flooding in Blawith, near Lowick today #Cumbria #StormCallum pic.twitter.com/HAlZqOxWDb
— Lindsey Dickings (@LindseyDickings) October 13, 2018
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, telling people to expect disruption, possible flooding and power cuts.
7841 on duty tonight. Please be aware of weather warnings in place for the county. If driving: Drive to the conditions. There is lots of surface water on the roads. Allow extra time for your journeys, remember stopping distances and get up to date with travel news. 👍🏼🚘
— Cumbria Specials (@CumbriaSpecials) October 13, 2018
UPDATES:
- Police say traffic on Park Road is now flowing smoothly
- There is still slow traffic due to flooding both ways between Glenridding Drive and Abbey Road in Barrow.
A591 currently closed at Grasmere due to flood water. Please avoid this area and if you are driving please drive with care.
— CumbriaCountyCouncil (@CumbriaCC) October 13, 2018
- The A591 at Grasmere is closed in both directions due to flooding. Traffic is moving slowly
Here’s to the #weekendwarriors working #StormCallum! @CumbriaCC are trying to clear drains to help get the surface water off the #A591 & other major #LakeDistrict roads. They’d like us all to slow down so we don’t aquaplane into them. #cumbriaroads #weather #flooding #Cumbria pic.twitter.com/MIqqtRG8Y2
— FionaMarleyPaterson (@fmarleypaterson) October 13, 2018
- Stagecoach have cancelled several buses
- The operator says the X6 service between Barrow and Kendal is unable to operate via Lyngarth due to flooding on Windermere Road in Grange
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