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UPDATE ON THE A66
The A66 will remain closed until tomorrow to allow repairs to be made to the carriageway.
The diversion which has been in place over the weekend will remain in place until the A66 reopens.
A large number of flowers and balloons have been left on the closed stretch of the A66 and for safety reasons we are moving these to the grass verge in front of the South Tees Business Park sign, at the junction of the A66 and Normanby Road.
This is great news for Skinningrove residents.
Cllr Carl Quartermain, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "This is really positive news for Skinningrove, and we're proud to be working alongside the Environment Agency to deliver this important scheme... [cont]
👷 Construction has begun on the £13m Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme. The works will replace Stone Row Bridge and help reduce flood risk for more than 100 homes.
Learn more in this short video:
youtube.com/watch?v=KYISncKu…
"...Flooding has been a concern for local residents for generations, and many people have experienced the disruption caused when the beck rises and access routes are affected. [cont]
Please see an update from the @EnvAgencyYNE regarding recent sewage discharge into the River Tees. 1/4
"Early sample results indicate that there has not been an impact to bathing water, but we must await further results before drawing conclusions and lifting the ‘no swim’ advice.
"We are reviewing this daily and will continue to communicate with partners and the public." 3/4
Further information about bathing waters can be found at: gov.uk/quality-of-local-bath… 4/4
Please see below a statement from the @EnvAgencyYNE about its advice not to bathe in Redcar and Cleveland’s designated bathing areas following a discharge of untreated sewage into the River Tees near Middlesbrough due to a burst sewer pipe. (1/5)
“Our officers are undertaking independent sampling and inspections. We will not hesitate to take action if appropriate following an investigation into the incident.” (4/5)
The @EnvAgency has issued advice against bathing at designated bathing waters in the Redcar, Marske and Saltburn and Hartlepool areas until further notice. 1/3
This precautionary measure relates to a discharge of untreated sewage into the River Tees near Middlesbrough due to a burst sewer pipe.
Emergency works to the sewer are planned and this situation will be kept under review by the Environment Agency. 2/3
A broken manhole cover at the eastbound junction of the A66 and Normanby Road has been replaced and all lanes have been reopened