Gloucestershire Police are advising residents to limit road travel to essential journeys only, as heavy rainfall continues to batter the county, causing widespread flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The Met Office has issued further weather warnings, with more rainfall expected throughout the night and into the weekend, raising concerns of worsening conditions and further flood risks.
Local authorities have warned that many roads are treacherous due to standing water, making driving dangerous. In a statement, a spokesperson for the local transport authority said, “We’re strongly advising motorists to only travel if it is absolutely necessary. The current road conditions are dangerous in many areas, and the situation is expected to worsen before it improves.”
