A stretch of road between Peterborough and Whittlesey is closed amid warnings of rising water levels. 

The North Bank road between Peterborough and Whittlesey shut at 11.30pm yesterday evening (November 28), Peterborough City Council confirmed. 

Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson said: "North Bank Road will be closed to all traffic between Bedford Cottages (Northey Road) and the Dog in a Doublet sluice (North Side) from 11.30pm and will remain in place until the risk of flooding subsides.

"This follows a flood warning from the Environment Agency. Alternative routes available are the A605 from Whittlesey and the A47 from Thorney."

Three flood warnings and one flood alert remain in place in Peterborough and Whittlesey after Storm Bert brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.

Areas near the River Nene in Peterborough including Sutton, Water Newton, Thorpe Meadows and Woodston are at risk. 

An Enirvonment Agency spokesperson added: "We have seen heavy rain in the River Nene catchment which has caused the River Nene to rise significantly.

"Low lying areas near to the River Nene are already flooded and low lying properties near the river on Hartley Avenue and Town Bridge in Peterborough and Mill Lane in Water Newton are expected to be affected first.

"No further rainfall is forecast but river levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.

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They added: "Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council.

"We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on Friday 29th November, or before if the situation changes."

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