Photos: Roads across east Dorset remain flooded

Many roads across BCP and east Dorset remain closed today following heavy rain during the recent Storm Chandra.

As of Wednesday afternoon, New Road across the River Stour has road closed signs at either end, advising motorists to avoid the floodwater.

Ringwood Road, from Bournemouth to Ferndown is closed around the Millhams Recycling Centre, across the bridge and outside the Bridge Hotel.

Stapehill Road is closed at its junction with Ham Lane.

Keep an eye on our updating blog here for more updates, and listen to Bournemouth One for updates every 20 minutes.

Let us know if you can share any closures or information on flooded areas, news@bournemouthone.com.

If you are travelling through areas affected by flooding, please follow this advice from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service:

• Wherever possible, don’t drive through standing water – as well as the water damaging your car, there may be hazards under the water you can’t see.
• If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember the sign is there for a reason. Don’t try to drive through or you might get stuck.
• If you are driving a larger vehicle, do not go through flood water at speed as this creates a ‘bow wave’ that can then cause flooding to other vehicles or adjacent properties.
• When driving, if heavy rain is making visibility difficult, pull over if possible. Male sure your car lights are on.
• Remember that roads and pavements will be slippery during wet conditions.
• Don’t try and walk through floodwater that is above knee level, as the force of the water could easily knock you off your feet. There is also a danger of open manholes, trenches or other hazards that you can’t see.