Flood barrier will ‘make a huge difference’published at 17:52 GMT
17:52 GMT
The flood barriers are up in Bewdley and according to Mark Lidderth,from the Environment Agency, they will make a “huge difference”.
He said there was the obvious benefit to the properties close to the River Severn, but it was also important to keep open the road near to the bridge.
In previous years, before the barriers were brought in, Mr Lidderth remembered the route having to close, forcing motorists to use diversions.
Mr Lidderth was also asked about Tenbury Wells, a town which has been pushing for its own defences.
He said the Environment Agency was “very well aware of the risks that community faces from flooding” and said action plans were in place.
He urged people to keep up to date with the latest warnings and information it puts out.