River Wex high water: Ferry Lane closed until Thursday. Use the C9 bridge.
DetailsAnything that stops you getting around or puts you at risk: floods, closures, boil-water notices and severe weather.
Current alert
Flood: 12.2 ft and falling
Since Tuesday 20 October, 7:10 am
The River Wex is over its banks at Harl's Ferry. Ferry Lane is closed from the Landing to Mill Corner and the ferry is not running. The C9 bridge is open: allow ten extra minutes. Homes are not at risk at this level.
Level falling, 12.2 ft. Ferry Lane stays closed until the road has been checked. We expect to reopen it on Thursday.
The peak passed overnight at 14.4 ft. Sandbags are still at the Landing car park for anyone who wants them.
Ferry suspended. Buses on the 4 route use the C9 bridge until further notice.
Ferry Lane closed at the Landing as the river rises. Please do not drive through flood water.
| When | What happened | Type | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Boil-water notice, Ellery Cross | Water | 3 days |
| Jun 2026 | Heat: cooling rooms open in every library | Weather | 5 days |
| Mar 2026 | Ferry Lane closed by high water | Flood | 6 days |
| Jan 2026 | Snow: schools closed, C14 gritted twice a day | Weather | 2 days |
| Nov 2025 | C9 bridge closed for an inspection | Roads | 1 day |
Call the right desk first time. Lines are open weekdays 8:30 am to 5 pm, and until 7 pm on Thursdays.
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