Somerset Poised to Compete for £165m Transport Fund to Boost New Housing Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset transport funding housing infrastructure m5 a303 development government nationalhighways Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road … Read More
Somerset Eyes Share of £165m Transport Fund to Boost Housing Development Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset housing transport infrastructure m5 a303 development funding nationalhighways ris3 Somerset stands to gain from a £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating new housing developments situated near England’s key roads. Although the Department for Transport’s third road investment strategy (RIS3), … Read More
No New Government Road Funding for Somerset in Latest Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure investment departmentfortransport m5 a303 nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy (RIS3), released by the Department for Transport (DfT) on March 26, outlines key road infrastructure projects across England slated for completion by 2031. While several major … Read More
No Funding for Somerset in Government's New Road Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset infrastructure transport dft m5 a303 ris3 highways investment southwest The government’s latest Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published by the Department for Transport on March 26, outlines priorities for road projects across England up to 2031. However, Somerset has been excluded from … Read More
Government’s New Road Investment Strategy Overlooks Somerset Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads investment infrastructure m5 a303 departmentfortransport nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy, published on March 26 by the Department for Transport (DfT), has sparked disappointment in Somerset as no major new road projects have been allocated funding within the … Read More
Full A303 Diversion Route Established Following Major Crash Closure Thursday, March 19, 2026 a303 diversion roadclosure crash emergency traffic incident safety transport route A serious crash has forced the closure of the A303, a major road route, prompting authorities to implement a full diversion route for motorists. Emergency services remain actively engaged at the scene, working to manage … Read More