A ROAD has been partially blocked due to heavy flooding.

Storm Christoph continues to hit the area, with heavy downpours again today.

Warrington Road is partially blocked with heavy traffic due to flooding between the A580 East Lancashire Road (Greyhound Island) and Greenfold Way.

Meanwhile, Mosley Common Road has a flood warning.

River levels are rising at the Lilford Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected.

There is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around Moss, Hey, Bedford and Borsdane Brooks and their tributaries.

River levels are expected to remain high until on Friday.

People are asked to be aware of their surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.

See here for more about affected routes in the area.