A NIGHT of heavy rain has led to flooding on some of the district's roads.
A number of roads in Otley and Ilkley are impassable at the moment, including Denton Road, Coutances Way and the A660 Burley in Wharfedale, towards Otley,
Bradford Council has said that due to the flooding on Denton Road, Ilkley pool will be closed today (Saturday).
This picture of Billams Bridge, Otley, taken by Ian Cormack, shows the scale of the flooding.
And at the Bradford & Bingley Cricket Club, water has made its way into the indoor nets for the third time in two weeks.
⚠️ We are sorry but due to flooding between Ilkley & Otley the 62 is currently only operating between Keighley & Ilkley with no through service to Otley & the Airport. @MetroTravelNews
— The Keighley Bus Company (@keighleybus) February 22, 2020
⚠️ we are sorry but due to flooding we are unable to operate the 962 we"ll keep you posted throughout the day. @MetroTravelNews
— The Keighley Bus Company (@keighleybus) February 22, 2020
***SERVICE UPDATE***
— First West Yorks (@FirstWestYorks) February 22, 2020
A659 Pool Road between Pool-in-Wharfedale and Otley is flooded. Service X85 is diverting via A660 Leeds Road (X84 route) to and from Otley, omitting Pool.
Our colleagues at @keighleybus have informed us that due to localised flooding in #Otley, the 962 and 965 services are both suspended until further notice
— Metro Travel News (@MetroTravelNews) February 22, 2020
Our colleagues at @keighleybus have informed us that due to localised flooding in #Otley, the 962 and 965 services are both suspended until further notice
— Metro Travel News (@MetroTravelNews) February 22, 2020
Update on position at Billams Bridge in #Otley - River Wharfe level has now peaked and should start to fall. LCC teams on scene assessing situation. Please avoid until advised of road reopening. Stay safe. https://t.co/KZW6oRrF9h
— Leeds Council News (@LeedsCC_News) February 22, 2020
A number of flood alerts and warnings are in place:
Flood warnings:
River Wharfe at Addingham
River Wharfe at Billams Hill and riverside properties between Otley and Pool
River Wharfe at Bolton Bridge
River Wharfe at Burnsall
River Wharfe at Castley Lane
River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley
River Wharfe at Harewood Bridge
Flood alerts:
Upper River Wharfe
Lower River Wharfe
Lower River Aire catchment
Upper River Aire
Middle River Aire catchment
River Worth catchment
Upper River Aire
Upper River Calder catchment
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