Storm Bert road closures: Cars stuck in Staverton floods

As of Tuesday, November 26, three days after yellow weather warnings were put in place for Wiltshire, the Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Melksham and Chippenham areas remain in crisis and several roads are still underwater.

In Staverton, located between Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon, warning signs have been put out to inform motorists of road closures and urge them to seek alternative routes.

But many who have not taken notice of the warnings found themselves stuck in deep water on Tuesday morning.

Vehicles have been seen stuck in the Staverton floods on Tuesday morning (Image: Trevor Porter) (Image: Trevor Porter) Taking to social media, one resident said: "Could people please stop trying to pass Staverton. It's closed for a reason and when you get to the factory and realise that and then have all turn round and come back you are causing chaos."

Others added: "People are ignoring the signs and still thinking they might be able to risk it - there’s no chance!"

Although the exact water level in Staverton is not known, Bradford-on-Avon had a recorded level of 3.15m as of 7am on Tuesday, November 26.

This was falling but still well above the normal level of 1.58m.

Great Somerford is recoding 1.01m and falling, but not yet at the regular level of 0.70m.

Major traffic delays are also continuing to cause issues on key roads including the A350 and A361 between Melksham and Trowbridge.

Traffic queueing on the A350 at Melksham is tailed back as far as Yarnbrook, with queues also stretching onto the A363 at North Bradley.

Meanwhile, traffic is also queueing on the A361 at Semington, where many drivers join the A350 to head towards Melksham from the Trowbridge direction.

On Monday, November 25, Wiltshire Council warned drivers to avoid the area if possible due to delays.

A spokesperson said: “Just to make you aware there is lots of traffic on the A350 Trowbridge to Melksham road.

“There are long tailbacks, please avoid the area if you can or allow extra time for travel.”

A spokesperson also took to social media to warn drivers, a post reads: "Many roads across the county remain closed due to flooding.

"Please do not move or tamper with road signage. These signs are crucial for providing accurate safety information and directing drivers to safe routes. Moving them can put others at serious risk. Let’s keep everyone safe"