Boadicea Way left underwater following severe flooding

Boadicea Way, in Shrub End, is now under five inches of water after heavy rain in recent days. 

The area of road affected is close to many different schools, including Phillip Morant and Iceni Academy.

Dangerous - the main concern from councillor Dave Harris is that children could be splashed on their way to school (Image: Dave Harris) With many students walking to and from school, there are fears they could end up drenched by cars and heavy goods vehicles driving by.

Councillor for Shrub End ward, Dave Harris said: “It flooded overnight, but when I went there about ten days ago the water was up to the top of the drain cover.

“I’m really concerned, there were school children walking past and a lorry came through and it nearly got them on the side of the road but luckily the teachers kept them away.

Deep - the water looks to be around five inches deep (Image: Dave Harris) “My request for a drainage gulper to be used was not accepted and it’s no surprise after my request that we have seen this happen.

“It has flooded in the past and the council sent a drainage gulper out.

“A couple of residents have called me saying they haven’t seen a drain sucker for years and it begs belief if they had used one.

“They should have it come round on a schedule to sort it out and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

A spokesman for Essex Highways said: “Tens of thousands of drains are being cleared across Essex as our crews prepare for heavy rain this autumn and winter.

“Boadicea Way has been added to our ad hoc jetting programme and will be attended in the week commencing October 21.

“We encourage residents to report any blocked drains or flooding concerns through the Tell Us webpage at www.essexhighways.org/tell-us”