Storm Bert Update from Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Over the last 24 hours, the picture has become clearer of the impact of Storm Bert across Rhondda Cynon Taf. The county saw over a month’s worth of rain falling in a very short period. Throughout Sunday morning, the contact centre took nearly 600 calls from residents reporting issues.
Today, officers are out inspecting highways and infrastructure, with emergency highways works already being undertaken, such as on the A4059 in Mountain Ash.
People travelling should be aware that emergency works may be required at short notice so disruption should be expected. The Pipe Feeder Footbridge at Abercynon, which was being replaced after damage in Storm Dennis was washed away by the river surge and the impact of this is currently being assessed.
Bridgend County Borough Council has informed RCTCBC that the Bwlch Mountain Road to Nantymoel, Bridgend will require further works to secure the ground above the highway, while the embankments will need to be assessed by engineers before the road can reopen. Therefore, the Local Authority has indicated that the closure is likely to remain in place until at least tomorrow – Tuesday, 26 November.
Read the full update here