The A46 at Holton le Moor can now be used by traffic, after Network Rail completed their initial investigation.
UPDATE: The A46 at Holton le Moor can now be used by traffic 22/11/19
The A46 at Holton le Moor can now be used by traffic, after Network Rail completed their initial investigation. The highways team will shortly be removing the closure signs.
Please note future closures may be required for repair works, or in light of further flooding, with details announced as they become available.
Anglian Water have kindly agreed to suspend their works on the B1434 until January so the road can be used as a diversion route, if a further closure is required.
Richard Fenwick, county highways manager, said: "Over the last week, a huge volume of water has fallen on the surrounding fields, overwhelming their drainage systems. As a result, this water has overflowed onto the A46, flooding the road.
"The situation is being exacerbated by a culvert under the railway that is either blocked or damaged. Although this is not part of the highway, we've asked our contractor to fix this.
"In addition, we are currently working to identify who is responsible for the culvert and surrounding drainage systems so we can discuss ways to avoid future flooding.
"In the meantime, we have asked Anglian Water to suspend their works on the B1434 so we can put a much shorter diversion route in place while the A46 remains closed. This will be implemented as soon as Anglian Water have cleared the site.
"We realise this is a frustrating experience for motorists and can assure them we're working hard to get the road re-opened."