A FALLEN tree blocked the Monnow Bridge last week after being washed downstream in Storm Bram.

After last month’s flooding, there were concerns over the impact the blockage of the tree could cause as water levels rose again.

A spokesperson from Natural Resources Wales, said: “We’re aware of a tree and other debris caught on the Monnow Bridge in Monmouth.

“It’s not currently possible to remove the obstruction as water levels are too high to allow our workforce to safely enter the river channel, and it’s not possible to work from the bridge.

“We will carry out the work once the river levels allow.”

A Monmouthshire County Council spokesperson also spoke on this matter, they said: “Monmouthshire County Council is working with Natural Resources Wales and riparian owners to remove obstacles from the Monnow and other watercourses across the county.”