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Greater Anglia updates: Storm Babet causes chaos on Norfolk's transport network

Roads and railway lines have been affected

• Updated 09:07, 21 OCT 2023

Storm Babet is now sweeping across Norfolk bringing with it heavy rain and wind. So far it has closed roads as they have become flooded and blocked railway lines this morning (Friday, October 20)

The A47 at Honingham remains closed due to flooding and in the latest development, a train line at Thetford has been flooded. Greater Anglia have said that this has meant trains travelling from Ely towards Norwich are not able to run through Thetford.

With more rain forecast for the rest of the day, disruption is likely to continue for at least the rest of the day.

We will be bringing you live updates on Norfolk's travel disruption in the live blog below.

Update on roads affected

Here is the latest from our traffic monitoring service Inrix on the situation on roads in Norfolk:

A47 - EASTON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - NORFOLK A47 in both directions closed due to flooding from Church Lane (Easton Roundabout, Easton) to Mattishall Road (Honingham Roundabout, Honingham). Sensors confirm the original closure has been reduced. Source:Highways, A11 - THETFORD - SOUTHBOUND - NORFOLK A11 Southbound closed due to flooding from A134 Brandon Road (Brandon Road roundabout, Thetford) to A1065 (Fiveways Roundabout, Barton Mills).

Risk to properties in Norfolk

According to the Environment Agency, it is "possible that runoff from rainfall or blocked drains and overflowing rivers will cause properties and roads to flood."

This risk will remain in place today and tomorrow but there's expected to be a 'very low risk' from Sunday and into next week.

Water almost submerges tracks between Norwich and Great Yarmouth

In a video posted to X, forerly Twitter by a passenger travelling on the line between Great Yarmouth and Norwich, large amounts of water can be seen on the tracks.

Earlier flooding on A1067 cleared

Earlier flooding on the A1067 Fakenham Road is now reported to have cleared.

The A47 remains closed in both directions between Honingham and Easton due to flooding and the A11 remains closed northbound at Thetford after a tree fell into the road.

Trains between Norwich and Great Yarmouth halted

Trains between Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are being severely disrupted as the tracks have been flooded at Brundall Gardens, blocking all lines. Greater Anglia have said that it is not safe for trains to pass through the area.

All services travelling along this route have been cancelled or altered and will remain this way until the water recedes.

In a tweet issued just a short time ago, Greater Anglia said: "Unfortunately, we have been unable to source rail replacement buses. However, Greater Anglia tickets will be accepted on local buses between Norwich and Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Please be advised that the roads are also affected by the heavy downpour.

"Heavy traffic and cars submerged in water have been reported. The local buses may take an extremely long time to reach their destinations."

Network Rail heading to site of flooding between Stowmarket and Norwich

Passengers travelling on the train line between Stowmarket and Norwich are still facing delays this afternoon. In an unpdate issued by Greater Anglia, they said that Network Rail staff are on their way to assess the scene and pump water off of the tracks.

Passengers are being told to expect more alterations to services this afternoon.

Three flood alerts active in Norfolk

The Environment Agency have issued three flood warnings for Norfolk amid the heavy rainfall. They'rein place at the following locations:

• The River Glaven through Hunworth, Thornage and Letheringsett
• The River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks
• The tidal Rivers Bure from Wroxham Bridge, Ant from Honing and Thurne from Hickling to Breydon Water

All three of these are flood alerts and advise people to be prepared. They are the least serious type of flood warning.

The warning advises people to avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding.

A1067 closed due to flooding

According to traffic monitoring site, Inrix, the A1067 Fakenham Road in Ringland is closed due to flooding. It says that the westbound side of the road is closed as flooding has made it impassable. The closure is affecting the stretch of road between the A1270 Broadland Northway (Ringland) and Marl Hill (Morton).

Diversion route in operation

The A11 in Norfolk is closed northbound between the A1075 (near Thetford) and B1077 (near Larling) due to a fallen tree. Norfolk Police are in attendance. National Highways have put the following diversion route in place.

'Road users are advised to follow the below diversion if heading northbound

• At the A134 roundabout take the third exit onto the A1066 and continue through Riddlesworth, Garboldisham, South Lopham to the A140 at Scole.
• At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A140 and continue through Dickleborough, Long Stratton, Tasburg, Newton Flowton and Swainsthorpe to the A47.
• Take the first exit on to the A47 and continue to Thickthorn roundabout to rejoin the A11.

Tree surgeon heading to the scene

In an update from Norfolk Police, they have said that a tree surgeon is on the way to the sceen.

They said: "We were called at 8.56am to reports a tree had come down across both lanes just after the A1075 roundabout, northbound. Highways remain on scene, while a tree surgeon deals with the tree."

Delays on A11 due to fallen tree

Whilst Thetford's train lines may be operating again, those travelling northbound on the A11 are facing delays.

The road is currently closed northbound and there is queueing traffic due to fallen tree from the East Wretham turn off (Thetford) to the East Harling turn off (Larling).

Thetford lines reopen

National Rail and Greater Anglia have both confirmed that lines in Thetford affected by flooding have now reopened. Disruption however is expected to continue until 1.15pm whilst the service recovers.

Updated journey times

A speed restriction has been put in place between Colchester and Ipswich which is affecting trains travelling from Norwich to London Liverpool Street.

The speed restriction is putting severe delays of between 60 and 20 minutes onto services.

To check individual routes, click here to visit the Greater Anglia website.

Further disruption between Stowmarket and Norwich

Greater Anglia have said that there are also flooding issues between Stowmarket and Norwich which has blocked some of the lines.

Passengers are being warned that disruption is expected until further notice.

A47 remains closed

A section of the A47 remains closed this morning after flooding forced police to close it in the early hours. Police and fire remain on the scene and motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

A spokesperson from Norfolk Police said: "The A47 is closed between Easton and Honningham due to flooding. Police and fire remain on scene and motorists should avoid the area if possible. It was closed around 5.45am."

Major disruption between Thetford and Norwich

Greater Anglia issued a tweet a short while ago warning of flooding on train lines in Thetofrd. This has meant that trains are not able to run through the town. More information is expected shortly.

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Historic red bridge destroyed by fire, rcmp deem fire suspicious.

Screen shot of the Red Bridge collapsing/via Nevada Woods

Update 2:30pm:

The City of Kamloops is taking steps to try to minimize — as best it can — the traffic congestion which is going to be brought on by the loss of the Red Bridge.

Councillor Stephen Karpuk, the Deputy Mayor for September, says City crews are adjusting light timing on streets leading too and from the Halston Bridge, as it is now going to be accommodating much more traffic.

“We know we’ve had some problems with traffic backing up on Highway 5 coming into town. I expect we’ll see some changes there to make sure we don’t have that. Interestingly enough, this was one of the asks that we had of [Transportation and Infrastructure] Minister Fleming earlier in the week with our meeting with him [at UBCM],” said Karpuk.

Karpuk says they also intend on pressing the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to expedite the work on the Halston Bridge.

“We need both lanes as soon as possible functioning there. Hopefully we can have them coordinating the lights on Highway 5, not only at the Halston, but at Mt. Paul and Tk’emlups,” he said.

Karpuk suggests this could be an opportunity for the City and BC Transit to increase the frequency of buses from the transit hubs to establish park-and-rides to ease traffic.

“If people are just coming downtown to work, and we can make a better frequency from the North Shore exchange, maybe this is that time and place, working some agreement with the [Northhills] Mall, park your car, ride downtown, get on that bus. If we can get fast turn around, that be a good alternative. And the same for TRU.”

Karpuk says the Red Bridge saw 7,000 to 8,000 vehicle trips over it per day.

Meanwhile, Karpuk is asking local businesses and home owners who may have video of the Red Bridge area around 3am on Thursday to provide it to the RCMP to aid in the investigation, saying they believe the fire originated in the center of the bridge.

Minister suggests restoration a possibility

BC’s Transportation Minister has issued a statement to Radio NL in connection with the loss of the Red Bridge.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the fire and the significant damage to the historic Red Bridge in Kamloops,” said Rob Fleming in the statement.  “This was a beloved structure that was very important to people in the region.”

“We are working with other agencies on the immediate impacts resulting from the fire and to plan next steps for clean-up and restoration,” continued Fleming.  “However, once the full extent of the damage is known, we will sit down with the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to discuss long-term plans for the bridge to make sure people can get to where they need to go.”

Update 9am:  

Kamloops RCMP and the City of Kamloops have issued separate statements connected to the destruction of the Red Bridge by fire Thursday morning.

“On Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, around 3:25 a.m., Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to assist Kamloops Fire and Rescue at the Red Bridge, which was fully engulfed by flames,” said the RCMP in a statement.  “While fire responders battled the blaze, the bridge collapsed and was sadly completely destroyed.”

“We are treating the incident as suspicious and note that this is the second fire to occur at the bridge in as many days,” said Superintendent Jeff Pelley, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment’s Officer in Charge. “We are and will continue to work closely with our fire investigators and KFR partners to establish how the fire began and if criminality was involved. We’re asking residents who may have been in the area at the time to please reach out to police if they saw anything suspicious, and to please check their security and dash camera footage to see if anything was captured that could be related to this incident.”

Kamloops Mounties are asking the public to stay away from the area as the mop-up by Kamloops Fire Rescue continues.

At the same, a statement has been issued by the City through Kamloops city council.

“Kamloops City Council was devastated to learn of this morning’s fire and resulting loss of the historic Red Bridge. This is a huge loss for both Kamloops and our neighbours at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. We are committed to working with our neighbours to determine the best path forward for our mutual benefit,” said the statement from city council.

“This is a tremendously sad day for Kamloops and those who loved the Red Bridge,” said Deputy Mayor Stephen Karpuk. The impact will be felt immediately, both emotionally and physically. We ask for patience and calm as we process the events and determine the path forward. Our hearts and hands go out to our friends and neighbours at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc as well. Patience and reflection, kindness, and hope are the virtues we need today. We will get through this.”

The statement goes on to notes that most of the councillors are attending the Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual conference this week in Vancouver.

It says they’re attempting to garner an emergency meeting with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming.

Meanwhile, the City of Kamloops has also issued an advisory to alert residents of several closures in effect as a result of the fire, due to the risk of floating debris.

The current closures include all City boat launches (Pioneer Park, Valleyview, and McArthur Island Park), Pioneer Park, Rivers Trail between Pioneer Park and Riverside Park, and Riverside Park pier. The city is also asking the public to please stay out of the South Thompson and Thompson Rivers at or west of the Red Bridge and to stay back from the river’s edge.

BC’s Premier has also issued a short statement via X.

We’re closely monitoring the bridge collapse in Kamloops. As the situation continues, please follow all instructions from local authorities, and stay safe. https://t.co/N3hUWBJ9Ty — David Eby (@Dave_Eby) September 19, 2024

Original story:

Kamloops historic Red Bridge has been destroyed by fire.

The blaze broke out at around 3am Thursday morning.

It appears to have started on the north side of the bridge and quickly spread across the span.

As of 4:30am, the southern end of the bridge was fully engulfed.

By 5am flames were still visible from the Radio NL Studios at 6th and Lansdowne but had gone down considerably.

Speaking to Radio NL, Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Captain, Sheldon Guertin, said there were four trucks and 16 firefighters battling the blaze.

It doesn’t appear any buildings near the bridge have been affected.

KFR and the City of Kamloops are asking people stay away from the area, as well as Pioneer Park and the River’s Trail.

Captain Guertin says it’s far to early to speculate if arson is the cause.

“There will be an investigation. We don’t people jumping to any conclusions. Possibly it started mid-span, but again we don’t know. We’re going to have to deal with that. We’ve extended our hands and our hearts to our neighbors across the River [Tk’emlups],” Stephen Karpuk, acting Mayor of Kamloops for September, told Radio NL.

Karpuk and acting CAO Byron McCorkell are cutting short their time at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver to come back to Kamloops to deal with the fallout of the Red Bridge’s destruction.

At the same time, the leadership at Tk’emlups has also issued a response to the situation.

“We ask people for patience and to plan your travel routes accordingly, and to take extra precautions as we know that this adds to traffic congestion,” said Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir in a statement. “Please take note that we are asking those who have respiratory issues to take special due care as the air quality has been impacted, and we ask that you take the extra precautions of remaining indoors and if you have to go outside in the area, please wear a mask.”

At Tk’emlups, we are deeply saddened by the loss of the Red Bridge. It is a historical landmark connecting the local municipality and our IR,” the statement continued. “I would like to acknowledge that we will be working collaboratively with the City of Kamloops to address the environmental impacts, and we will keep everyone informed as new information becomes available.”

The fire comes just two days after the bridge was shut down for 24 hours because of a blaze that broke out early Tuesday.

According to the Kamloops Heritage Commission, the span was first constructed in 1887 and named the Government Bridge, but colloquially was called the Red Bridge.

It was later rebuilt in 1912 and again in 1936.

Video Courtesy of Nevada Woods Twitter: @nevvie13

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