Some traders have expressed concern that shutting Bewdley Bridge to traffic will deter visitors.
A bridge serving as a main route into Bewdley is to close to traffic for flood improvement works.
"This much-needed scheme will help better protect homes and businesses in the town," an EA spokesperson said. As a result, Kidderminster Road at the junction with Load Street will be closed for four weeks from 21 August. Kidderminster Road will also be reduced to one carriageway from October. An EA spokesperson said: "Beales Corner is subject to significant flooding from the River Severn and has a long history of flooding, most recently in 2020, 2021 and 2022 when homes and businesses were flooded and the wider community impacted.
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