Storm Boelo closes roads across Swindon and Wiltshire

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 12:28 · Archive

Strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Boelo have closed Broome Manor Lane in Swindon and Restrop Road into Purton after fallen trees blocked both routes.

Storm Boelo brought significant disruption to Swindon and Wiltshire on Saturday, 24 October, with strong winds and heavy rain uprooting trees and blocking roads. Broome Manor Lane in Swindon remains closed after a tree was uprooted behind the golf course. Swindon Borough Council advised drivers to avoid the route and use an alternative route, stating that teams were working to safely clear the tree, which was at risk of falling, and remove any hazards. Restrop Road into Purton is also blocked by a fallen tree, with traffic disruption between Battlewell and Bagbury Lane.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning in place from 11am to 11pm on Saturday covering parts of Wiltshire, including Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury, though the warning did not extend to Swindon. The forecaster warned of surface water flooding, with 25mm to 30mm of rain expected across a wide area and up to 60mm possible in upland areas within a six-hour period.

The Met Office said spray and flooding on roads would probably make journey times longer, while bus and train services were also likely to be affected. Some interruption to power supplies and other services was likely, with flooding of a few homes and businesses possible. Rain was expected to ease during the evening, with another band of heavy rain forecast to move in from the west overnight.

How it is being reported

• Warning after flood alert issued in Wiltshire amid Storm Boelo disruptionDrivers and pedestrians have been warned that standing water and debris could remain after a flood alert covering parts of Wiltshire was lifted.Gazette & Herald · 25 Oct, 13:51
• Warning after flood alert issued in Wiltshire amid Storm Boelo disruptionDrivers and pedestrians have been warned that standing water and debris could remain after a flood alert covering parts of Wiltshire was lifted.Wiltshire Times · 25 Oct, 13:51
• Updating list of Swindon and Wiltshire road closures after Storm BoeloRoads have been closed, and drivers are being urged to take care following disruption caused by Storm Boelo.Gazette & Herald · 25 Oct, 12:00
• Updating list of Swindon and Wiltshire road closures after Storm BoeloRoads have been closed, and drivers are being urged to take care following disruption caused by Storm Boelo.Swindon Advertiser · 25 Oct, 12:00
• Updating list of Swindon and Wiltshire road closures after Storm BoeloRoads have been closed, and drivers are being urged to take care following disruption caused by Storm Boelo.Wiltshire Times · 25 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Storm Boelo · Swindon · Wiltshire · Met Office · Swindon Borough Council

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