Storm Henk: Somerset roads blocked by falling trees

Storm Henk brought heavy rain and strong winds to the county which has now been affected by several road closures.

Somerset Council has shared a list of road closures currently in place due to falling trees.

Storm Henk update 1/2 - a number of roads are blocked due to falling trees - crews on their way:
⛔️A396 Cutcombe Hill Timberscombe (below)
⛔️East Chinnock Rd
⛔️Bearley Ln, Tintinhull
⛔️Ford St, Wellington
🟠Minehead Rd/Fitzroy Rd, Norton Manor Camp, tree about to fall. pic.twitter.com/EUg1neoxW4

— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) January 2, 2024

The council's team is on its way to clear the roads affected. 

Storm Henk update 2/2 - a number of trees either down or precarious with teams on their way:
⛔️ Claremont Drive Taunton (below)
🟠 Cathole Bridge Rd, Crewkerne - tree leaning into road. pic.twitter.com/u4ExvV7Dpe

— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) January 2, 2024

Update

Here are the latest updates from Travel Somerset this morning (Wednesday, January 3).  

‼️Roads update:
⛔️New Road - West Lyng to North Curry road emergency closure gate is closed.
Details on road closure gates (updated shortly): https://t.co/o4MJLQGuRe
🟠Reports of flooding between Creech St Michael and Ruishton near Taunton, passable but with care. pic.twitter.com/VqeeoKJ1UU

— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) January 3, 2024