Major traffic problems are occurring in Watford and Bushey this morning (Monday, September 23), with disruption to both rail and road following torrential rain.
Currently, there is flooding on the A41 near Costco, with police asking drivers to avoid the road where possible.
There is also severe flooding on Little Bushey Lane between Mendip Road and Harts Farm. Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats highlighted on social media the plight of residents, who state that the water may be damaging their homes.
Further traffic warnings have been issued on social media by Herts Highways, with Elton Way in Watford closed and emergency repair works being carried out on the water mains on the A411 Hempstead Road, Watford, by Dellfield Close.
On the railway network, there is currently no service on the London Overground between Euston and Watford Junction due to the heavy rain, with tickets being accepted on bus services. Disruption is also expected on the Abbey Line until midday, as services between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction are suspended.
Thank you, very useful to know as I intended to go that way today.
Much appreciated.
I am writing to formally express my deep concern regarding the ongoing and severe flooding on Little Bushey Lane, particularly between Mendip Road and Harts Farm. This issue has persisted for over a decade, and despite numerous concerns raised by residents, the council has failed to take effective remedial action.
Unfortunately, the persistent flooding is now directly affecting my home, leading to concerns about potential structural damage, compromised foundations, and possible sewer system failures. The repeated exposure to standing water poses a significant health and safety risk to residents, as well as substantial financial implications due to property damage and devaluation.
I urge the council to take the following actions as a matter of urgency:
Conduct a thorough assessment of the flooding issue, identifying the root causes and determining whether ineffective drainage infrastructure, blocked waterways, or other environmental factors are contributing to the problem.
Implement immediate remedial measures to prevent further property damage and mitigate the long-term risk to residents.
Provide a clear timeline outlining what actions will be taken, when they will be completed, and what permanent solutions will be put in place to prevent recurring flooding.
Communicate transparently with affected residents regarding any planned works, available support, and compensation options for property damage sustained due to council negligence.
The continuous neglect of this issue is unacceptable. If the council fails to take immediate action, I will be left with no choice but to escalate my complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman, my local MP, and media outlets to highlight the council’s inaction.