The road was closed after heavy rain and thunderstorms caused disruption across the city
Elaine and Philip Marco, aged 75 and 77, died after their car became submerged by floodwater in an section of Queens Drive in Mossley Hill on August 26 last year. Work around the bridge where the couple's car was stuck was carried out for months.
However, after a heavy downpour in the evening of Tuesday, July 9, pictures taken by the ECHO show the sensors activated and flooding under the bridge. Barricades were put across the top of the road preventing drivers from accessing it. The Marcos, who were well-respected members of the city's Jewish community, were described as a “quiet and humble couple" who were "very dedicated and devoted grandparents.” The tragedy occurred just five days before Elaine and Phillip were due to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary last year.