Welney Wash submerged under a 1ft of water amid flood alert

The Welney Wash Road has been submerged under water again <i>(Image: Welney Flood Watch)</i>
The Welney Wash Road has been submerged under water again (Image: Welney Flood Watch)
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Britain's "most flooded road" is submerged under more than a foot after being struck by high waters again.

The A1101 Welney Wash Road near Downham Market has been closed off again today (November 5) due to the nearby river bursting its bank. 

A spokesman for volunteer group Welney Flood Watch said: "Levels will rise during the morning with the tides before dropping away further this afternoon."

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In its deepest part, 40 inches of water is covering the main road with drivers advised to not risk crossing.

In recent weeks several motorists have attempted to dredge through the water and have become stuck.

READ MORE: New £100,000 signs being installed on the A1101 Welney Wash

This morning, the Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the area due to river levels rising steadily in response to recent rainfall.

Built on a flood plain, the road is particularly prone to high waters and has already been submerged several times this year.

New £100,000 signs have recently been put up to actively monitor water levels and trigger warnings that will be more visible to drivers.

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