A617 Kelham Road, between The Fox Inn, Kelham, and Cattle Market roundabout, Newark, due to reopen after Via East Midlands complete repairs to pavement damaged in Storm Henk floods

A main road which has remained closed since flooding caused by Storm Henk is due to reopen next week.

The A617 Kelham road is anticipated to reopen imminently, with work to make it safe have been completed by Via East Midlands by Monday, January 14.

It suffered damage to the pavement during the flooding, which saw the road submerged for a number of days as the River Trent burst its banks, and was closed between The Fox Inn, Kelham, and Cattle Market roundabout, Newark.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire County Council said: “The A617 Kelham Road remains closed. The flood caused substantial damage to a significant length of the footway, which made it unsafe for pedestrians. Via is currently on site, working to rectify the damage. The road closure is in place to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians.

“It is anticipated that the works will be completed on Monday, January 14. However, if further works are needed the road will be open in one direction (Newark to Kelham) only, until it is deemed safe to reopen completely. Via will be working round the clock and over the weekend to ensure any disruption is kept to a minimum.”

Drivers are currently being diverted along the A616 through Little Carlton, which has experienced significant queues and delays.

Another road which experienced flooding, Farndon Road in Newark, has been reopened fully but continues to experience some disruption due to temporary traffic lights.

The spokesman said: “Farndon Road is open. However, Severn Trent Water has two-way traffic signals in place to assist them as they carry out urgent works on their pumping station.”