Raising the Middle Level bank in the Fens will protect homes from flooding, Environment Agency says.
The barrier will prevent water spilling from the reservoir into Welney village, Norfolk, and will replace the need to use large sandbags to create a temporary barrier, the agency said.
It will be installed when the water level in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level, and the road has been closed by Norfolk County Council.The reservoir protects homes, roads, railways and about 166,000 acres of farmland from winter flooding, the Environment Agency said Nicola Oldfield, project executive for the agency, said: "This has been a vital long-term investment and refurbishment programme.
"We know the impact that flooding can have, which is why protecting people and communities is our priority. "The results of this work will help to protect thousands of homes and businesses in the area for years to come."
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