Long-awaited Chard relief road advances as plans for 67 homes gain approval Friday, April 24, 2026 chard reliefroad development housing planning somerset a358 infrastructure affordablehousing environment A significant step towards Chard’s much-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) has been achieved with the approval of plans for 67 new homes. The outline application, initially submitted in December 2023 by Mr. R & Mrs. C. … Read More
Motorists Warned of Lengthy Evening Closures on Chard’s A358 Route Monday, April 13, 2026 a358 chard surfacing roadworks detour somerset transport traffic diversion closures Motorists traveling through Chard should prepare for significant evening delays as Somerset Council begins essential resurfacing work on the A358, a key north-south route through the town. Starting Friday, April 17, the road … Read More
Lengthy Evening Closures and Diversions on A358 Through Chard for Resurfacing Work Monday, April 13, 2026 chard a358 somerset resurfacing diversion traffic closure roadworks transport commuting A major route through Chard town centre, the A358, will be closed during evening hours for almost three weeks to undergo essential resurfacing. This project, led by Somerset Council and carried out by contractor Heidelberg … Read More
Works Vehicle Severely Damaged in Fire That Blocked Busy Somerset A-Road Sunday, April 12, 2026 fire somerset jcb a358 roadclosure emergency firefighters police vehicle smoke A JCB works vehicle caught fire on the A358 Hornsbury Hill in Chard, Somerset, causing significant damage and temporarily blocking a busy road. The incident occurred around 4:23 pm on April 11, prompting an immediate response … Read More
A358 Crash Near Hatch Beauchamp Causes Prolonged Road Closure Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 crash somerset closure traffic hatchbeauchamp accident emergencyservices roadsafety traveldisruption A serious crash on the A358 near Hatch Beauchamp has forced police to close the road in both directions. Authorities warn that the closure is expected to last for several hours, causing significant disruption for motorists … Read More
£100,000 Scheme Launched to Protect A358 near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 flooding infrastructure a358 ilminster donyatt somerset drainage river isle roadsafety The A358, a key route running from Chard to Ilminster, is set to receive vital flood protection under a new £100,000 initiative. This main road, particularly the section crossing the River Isle near Donyatt, has experienced … Read More