Bessingby Hill – part of the A165 between the Easton Road junction and the traffic lights near Bridlington hospital – has re-opened after a 24 hour closure due to flooding.
After weeks of rain storms, snow and particularly heavy overnight rain last Saturday night (10/11th February) flood water was deemed to deep for vehicles to navigate and the road was closed by the police on safety grounds.
Over the last few years, the area has been prone to regular flooding after heavy rain – causing tailbacks as vehicles try to navigate the flood water.
According to Bridlington Town and ERYC Councillor Tim Norman, a visit by a council engineer has revealed several problems.
In a social media post, Cllr Norman said: “The ERYC area engineer has reported that there have been multiple issues identified in the drainage gully which is intended to keep the road free from flooding including an unknown borehole pipe which had been drilled through the gully thus reducing its capacity.
“This is also linked to a large piece of concrete being stuck in the gully drain which has also reduced the capacity significantly.
“Whilst the drainage has been sorted out temporarily there is a need for a more permanent fix which involves the installation of a new drainage gully.
“This should be commenced some time in February, hopefully started by the end of next week.
“In the meantime should there be any further issues in this area please feel free to contact either ERYC or your Ward Councillor for assistance.”
