Worcs County Council Highways & Travel

Storm Claudia is causing high winds and rain. Our teams are working hard to get to fallen trees and remove obstructions. This account is not monitored and should not be used for urgent reports. If you spot an issue report it - worcestershire.gov.uk/reportit

Flood alerts are in place across Worcestershire, as Storm Claudia hits the country. Travel around Worcestershire is likely to be impacted. Please do not drive through flood water. This account is not monitored. 🛣️For emergency road closures: worcestershire.gov.uk/roadclosures

Emergency road closure: Worcester Road, Upton Warren due to RTC.

We will update once the road is fully reopened.

Lane closure – City Walls Road⛔️ A lane is closed near Worcester Cathedral leading to Deanway due to depression in the road surface. Our team is carrying out investigations to identify the cause and begin repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place until this evening.

A44, Bromyard Road near Cotheridge (WR6 5LP) has now reopened.

ROAD CLOSURE: A44, Bromyard Road near Cotheridge (WR6 5LP) is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. 19:53 7/08/25

A422 UPDATE: The Alcester Road (A422) between Kington & Inkberrow has now been fully reopened following an earlier serious RTC 02:06 31/07/25

ROAD CLOSURE: A422 Alcester Road between Kington & Inkberrow (from Windmill Antiques to Dormston Lane) closed both directions following serious RTC (road traffic collision) 18:40 30/07/25

The A38 Worcester Rd between Copcut Elm (Droitwich) & The Swan (Martin Hussingtree) is open following earlier closure.

Emergency Road Closure: A38 Worcester Road between The Swan (Martin Hussingtree) & Copcut Elm (Droitwich) following RTC (road traffic collision)

Droitwich Household Waste and Recycling Centre has no reopened.

The site has now reopened.

Please be aware that Droitwich Household Waste and Recycling Centre is temporarily closed - due to open within the hour.

Emergency Road Closure of Pump Street Kidderminster, following reports of a burst water main. Green Street, Castle Road, Dixon Street and The Ringway also likely to be affected.

RTC on Becketts island A435, Wythall. North and South bound A435 to be closed as well as Watery Lane and Middle Lane. 2 response crews on route to assist.

Bilford Rd Household Recycling Centre is now closed for the rest of today due to local traffic congestion.

Lane closure A456 Hagley Causeway between Hagley Wood Lane and Wassell Grove Lane, Hagley. Damaged carriageway following RTC fire. Lane closure to remain on until repair is carried out.

The level crossing on Station Road, WR8 9HL, is currently closed. 🚧

Outbreaks of rain this afternoon, potentially heavy at times, then skies will clear allowing road surface temps to dip to -1.4c with a risk of ice and hoar frost. Our gritting team will treat all primary and secondary routes from 7pm. Please travel safely if you are out.