Plans to reopen abandoned Portishead railway marred by flood

Construction and flood risk concerns have been alleviated as part of plans to reopen the abandoned Portishead rail line.
Highways England and the Environment Agency had raised concerns with plans to restore the abandoned Portishead railway line, as part of the ongoing planning process.
Highways England aired concerns that the construction programme will adversely impact the nearby road network, while the Environment Agency has flagged the potential risk of the railway flooding once it is reopened.
However, the project's programme manager has confirmed that an agreement has already been reached with both bodies to alleviate those concerns.
MetroWest Phase 1 Programme Manager James Willcock told

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