Motorists who ignore road closed signage and drive through floodwater will be reported for traffic offences warn police

Motorists who ignore road closed signage and drive through flood water are being warned that they could receive a Traffic Offence Report.

It is the second time in a week that drivers have been reminded to pay attention to signage in the Bangor-on-Dee area – parts of which remain flooded after the recent heavy rainfall.

At the time police said that motorists were causing additional “flooding and further issues” by driving through the way.

However over the weekend there have been reports of some drivers ignoring the road closures and attempting to drive through the flood water.

If the road is closed due to the weather please don’t ignore the road closure signage – it is there for your safety. Crews have been called out twice today to the same location in Bangor on Dee #roadclosure #bangorondee pic.twitter.com/7f0vH8dh6m

— North Wales Fire (@NorthWalesFire) February 23, 2020

NWP Wrexham Rural say: “The A525 Cross Lanes to Bangor on Dee and the B5426 (Straight Mile) from Plassey Roundabout to A525 are closed for a reason. Do not attempt to drive through flood water.

“Anyone found to be ignoring the very clear signage will be issued with a Traffic Offence Report.

“Do not ignore the closure signs. Road are closed for a reason.”

As Wrexham.com readers will have seen on Twitter last night, one motorcyclist had to be rescued from floodwater on Bangor-on-Dee.

Flying for @NorthWalesFire this evening, hopefully the motorcyclist is ok #flooding #wrexham #dronephotography pic.twitter.com/RX0O5CdfJg

— Hifly Aerial (@Owen00851165) February 23, 2020

Featured Picture: NWP Wrexham Rural image of the flooding.