WORK to protect more than 1,200 homes and businesses in Chelmsford from flooding has begun.
The measures contained in the Chelmsford Flood Alleviation Scheme includes work at Margaretting such as passing bays, a temporary 30mph speed limit, pothole repairs, drainage, and timber bollards around the village green.
The scheme is being jointly funded by Chelmsford City Council, as part of the European funded Floodcom project, and the Environment Agency.
It is hoped the changes will protect homes and businesses in high-rish areas of the city, in particular those vulnerable to River Chelmer, Can and Wid.
An embankment on the River Wid, on which construction work is scheduled to start this summer, will hold back flood water, allowing the waters from the Can and Chelmer to stay within their channels and banks for longer.
