'Road closure' warning as drivers ignore flood signs in Tenby
Police say some are mounting the pavement and driving towards flood water
Last updated 4th Jan 2024
Dyfed-Powys Police have issued a warning to motorists in Tenby, after some were seen ignoring road closure signs put up after severe flooding in the area.
A Severe Flood Warning had been issued for land around the River Ritec including the Kiln Park Caravan site, the B4318 road at Clicketts Lane, Gumfreston Road and the minor road Trefloyne Lane.
With a flood warning still in place, some drivers are said to have been mounting the grass verge to get around the signs, potentially putting themselves in danger and taking up police time.
In a statement, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We have received a number of complaints regarding motorists contravening the road closures along the A4139 by Kiln Park, which were implemented for public safety following the unprecedented, localised flooding in the area.
"Motorists have been driving along grass verges, pavements, and driving into the heavily flooded area.
"This necessitates emergency service call outs, using valuable, limited resources which are needed elsewhere.
"Please abide by the road closures and use the diversions put in place."