Worcestershire County Council say Hylton Road, Worcester will be closed until 9p.m. tonight.
The closure will allow Severn Trent water pumps, used as part of the Environmental Agency's flood defences, to be removed.
A short diversion via Henwick Road is in force.
Hylton Road was closed at 7p.m.
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