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Traffic heavy but a calmer day after flooding
After the flooding and travel chaos on Monday Bristol is slowly getting back to normal.
Flood water in the worst hit area around Whitchurch is receding, leaving behind a trail of ruined cars.
#flooding levels down at worst spot in #bristol. @itvwestcountry pic.twitter.com/hZiObT0YRe
— Rob Murphy (@RobMurphyitv) November 22, 2016
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Flooding is still affecting Whitchurch Lane in #Bristol this morning. pic.twitter.com/4rzC11InFO
— BBC Radio Bristol (@bbcrb) November 22, 2016
Clean-up teams from Bristol City Council are in the area.
A city council spokesperson said: “Once the water has fully drained, the council will request that Bristol Waste carries out a full clean-up of the area. Due to the scale of the situation across the city, we’d welcome any support from the public helping to clear leaves collecting in gully grids, but only if it’s safe to do so.”
It’s still raining but BBC weatherman Ian Fergusson says the worst of the weather will be over by Wednesday:
W COUNTRY Frm Weds – albeit still some (mostly light) rain around at times – the rest of the week turns largely dry, with high pressure to N
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) November 22, 2016
But look at the rainfall totals from Monday.
W COUNTRY Rainfall totals in mm in the 36hrs to 0600 this morn via UKMO. Further showers/rain for some today, but not on scale of yesterday. pic.twitter.com/vhvP3NGNyW
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) November 22, 2016
Train services between Bristol and London via Swindon are now up and running again but expect delays
#Swindon – Disruption between Swindon and Bristol Parkway expected until 16:00 https://t.co/2VNWNMKotv
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) November 22, 2016
@Anjelica1956 Hi Services between Bristol and Swindon are running. Lewis
— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) November 22, 2016
Trains are running again to Taunton but there are problems if you are carrying onto the South West.
UPDATE: Flooding between #Tiverton and #Exeter closing lines in both directions. pic.twitter.com/h8ZRojfa4p
— CrossCountry trains (@CrossCountryUK) November 22, 2016
Bristol’s roads are very busy; buses are running but surface water is making journeys slower than normal.
*Attn* Update for Bath area services – all routes are running at present, delays expected due to surface water – will update if changes. ^CH
— First WestofEngland (@FirstBSA) November 22, 2016
Traffic is queuing on the M32, with reports on the BBC travel news that there is a severe accident.
M32 Bristol northbound severe accident, at J3 for A4320 Easton Way affecting A4044 New Bond Street.
M32 Bristol – One lane blocked and very slow traffic on M32 outbound at J3, A4320 (St Pauls), because of a multi-vehicle accident. Congestion on A4032 Newfoundland Street to the A4044 New Bond Street junction.
Report of a broken down vehicle on M32 inbound between the M4 + J1. Queuing can be seen on Highways England camera. #twTraffic #Bristol SB https://t.co/OIIXdgn0Jz
— travelwest (@travelwestEng) November 22, 2016
Traffic is VERY slow getting into Bristol on the M32. Been here for a good 25 minutes. Stuck with a lot of other fed up bus passengers.
— Ross Aron Pollard (@Rosssatron) November 22, 2016
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