AN EMERGENCY road closure is in place in Denham due to flood water causing traffic issues.

The A413 Amersham Road, Tatling End, Denham has been closed off today (January 10) by police.

The local authority warned it will remain closed until January 19. 

Buckinghamshire Council said the road closure is due to "flooding from the fields across the carriageway."

Adding: "It will remain closed to enable us to access the site with water/ice removal equipment and clean the surface of the road due to run-off from adjacent fields."

Drivers have been warned delays are likely.