Our highways teams have been out overnight and this morning clearing trees that have fallen in the wake of Storm Bronagh.
Yesterday (20 Sep), the Met Office warned that strong winds could cause disruption across the county overnight and up to 9am today.
Crews were on standby to keep the roads moving and were called out 15 times throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning to remove trees blocking the roads in Oadby, Whitwick, Harborough, Belton and Lutterworth.
They were not the only areas affected by strong winds that swept the county this week. On Wednesday (19 Sep) and Thursday (20 Sep), crews cleared more than 90 sites where people’s travel plans were disrupted by falling debris.
With heavy rain expected throughout today (Friday) and over the weekend, we have resources available to deal with any incidents of localised road flooding that may occur.
Our forestry teams have been very busy dealing with the aftermath of Storm Bronagh, clearing roads and footpaths where trees and branches have fallen.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and resources will be available if needed. However, we would urge motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take extra care.
Person:Councillor Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transportWe're also encouraging residents to check for any unusual changes in their trees over the past days and weeks.
People can ask themselves:
- Are there any cracks in the tree which were not there a day or so ago?;
- Are there any cracks or humps in the soil which were not there a day or so ago?;
- Are there any hanging branches in the tree which could fall?
People can report fallen trees or road issues by calling us on 0116 305 0001.