Road closures in Sandycroft starting next week for flood management works

Four roads in Sandycroft will be closed for four weeks from Monday, 25th November 2024, to allow drainage improvements and associated works to be carried out by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

The closures are part of a long-term flood risk management project in partnership with Flintshire County Council and funded by the Welsh Government’s Flood Risk Management Grant in Aid.

Roads Affected:

• Philip Street: Between its junctions with B5129 Chester Road and Wood Street.
• Phoenix Street: Between its junctions with B5129 Chester Road and Lawrence Street.
• Wood Street: Between its junctions with B5129 Chester Road and Philip Street.
• Hamilton Avenue: Between its junctions with B5129 Chester Road and Bernsdale Close.

Appropriate signage will be in place to guide road users during the works.

Purpose of the Work

The ongoing efforts are designed to improve the performance of the main river network in Sandycroft and Pentre, enhancing the area’s resilience to flooding.

Recent work on the Sandycroft Drain, from the Bridge Inn to Phoenix Street, has already led to a noticeable reduction in local water levels. NRW has said.

Contractors have removed large quantities of debris and waste from the watercourse, which had been obstructing water flow and increasing flood risk.

NRW said: “During the week commencing 25th November, we will begin clearance works within the culvert of Pentre Drain North, which runs alongside the north side of Chester Road from Glendale Avenue to its connection with Sandycroft Drain at the Bridge Inn.”

“This work is expected to take several weeks to complete, and traffic management will be in place on Chester Road. Our contractors will make every effort to minimise any inconvenience to residents and road users.”

“Clearing the Pentre Drain culvert will enhance its ability to manage flows from other drainage systems, such as highways and public sewers. Once the clearance is complete, we will conduct a CCTV survey to confirm the location and details of any connections and identify any defects that may be restricting flow.”

“These findings will help us plan structural repairs during the next phase of work, scheduled for the new year.”