Police officers have been requested to attend the flooding situation in Tenby, due to ‘abuse and threats of violence’ to council staff manning the area.
The road outside Kiln park between Tenby and Penally remains closed tonight (January 5), as water levels continue to remain high with extensive flooding affecting the area.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Natural Resource Wales gave an update earlier today, to state that the A4139 at Kiln Park remains closed.
“It was hoped to reopen the road as a single lane traffic this morning, with a traffic light system - however, water levels rose again due to localised rainfall and tidal locking,” said a PCC spokesperson.
The B4318 Sageston to Tenby is closed at Gumfreston and is subject to a notice. It will remain closed for at least the next 24 to 48 hrs until water levels start to drop significantly.
With motorists asked by local authorities to please observe road signage and use diversion routes, it seems some vehicles are still attempting to drive through the route.
County Councillor for Tenby’s South Ward Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall gave an update this evening: “Bad news I’m afraid, water not clearing off the Kiln Park Road, despite river level having reduced to 2.31.
“There is still 7-8 inches over the road which is too deep to allow traffic to use it. Both closures will remain at least until tomorrow.
“Police have been requested to attend because of abuse and threats of violence to our staff,” she added, stating that the council hope that the road will be open tomorrow.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We have received a number of complaints regarding motorists contravening the road closures along the A4139 by Kiln Park, which were implemented for public safety following the unprecedented, localised flooding in the area.
“Motorists have been driving along grass verges, pavements, and driving into the heavily flooded area.
“This necessitates emergency service call outs, using valuable, limited resources which are needed elsewhere.
“Please abide by the road closures and use the diversions put in place,” they added.