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The Warwickshire roadworks diversion that ends in a splash




A LACK of joined-up planning led one Vauxhall Corsa driver to get that sinking feeling during this week’s heavy rains.

While work was being carried out in Idlicote Road, Halford, traffic was diverted via Fulready Ford.

The only problem with that masterplan was by Tuesday (5th December) the ford was flooded and over 3ft deep in parts, and so not an ideal diversion.

Sinking Corsa at Fulready Ford
Sinking Corsa at Fulready Ford

Police in Shipston commented: “We are aware that this road is the current diversion route for the roadworks. Calls have been made to both Highways and the National Grid to re-evaluate the diversion and roadwork set up.

“Unfortunately we as a team are not responsible for the roadworks nor the diversion.”

Sharing the photo of the Corsa, they added: “As mentioned previously, please do not attempt to drive through flood water unless you’re in a boat – or else your car may end up like this.”

Police had managed to get the ford closed by Tuesday evening, preventing any more accidental sailing expeditions.



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