How the mighty are fallen - speedy response from council teams as Storm Pia brings trees to the ground

 

WORKMEN at North East Lincolnshire Council have been praised for their prompt response to damage caused by Storm Pia.

Says Cllr Stewart Swinburn, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Transport: "I commend our crews for their services during the adverse weather conditions."

During the course of today, three teams attempted many incidents where fallen trees or branches were affecting roads.

Among the locations were:

* Ferriby Lane, Grimsby 

* Woodrow Park, Grimsby   

* Station Road, Healing  

* Barton Street A18

* Park Street, Grimsby

* Welholme Road, Grimsby 

The strong winds are set to last until the New Year with gusts of over 40mph and a yellow weather warning currently in place.

Saturday is forecast to be particularly severe.

* Pictured above and below is the A18 incident at Main Road roundabout near Barnoldy-le-Beck and Ashby Hill roundabout