Abingdon Road hit by severe flooding in Oxford: Live news blog
15.41 pm
The situation remains under control as floodwaters begin to recede.
This concludes our live coverage of the flooding situation in Oxford. Thank you for following along. Stay safe, and keep an eye on official updates for any changes.
15.00 pm
14.46 pm
Abingdon Road is now fully open, Oxford County Council has confirmed.
12.49 am
Flood alerts and flood warnings by Oxfordshire County Council
12.44 am
Residents expressing their anger over cars driving through the road blocks despite of road block signs.
12.13 am
Part of Cherwell School is closed today due to flooding. Some students will be able to attend the lessons.
11.53 am
The Environment Agency has installed flood protection barriers around Oxford to prevent further flooding and mitigate rising water levels.
11.45 am
Abingdon road remains closed, traffic seems to be easing around the area. Traffic is flowing freely on the Ring Road.
11.27 am
We have been receiving pictures from Oxford residents
11.15 am
Update from Oxford Bus Company
11.11 am
11.08 am
Abingdon Road between Weirs Lane and Old Abingdon Road is closed leading to traffic gridlock.
10.53 am
Good morning, I’m Mruda Zarekar, welcome to live blog updates covering major flooding in Oxford.