Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge, Serving 20,000 Drivers Daily, Set for Christmas Day Demolition Tuesday, December 9, 2025 weston-super-mare winterstoke bridge demolition wwii infrastructure transport construction heritage roads The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital artery used by approximately 20,000 vehicles daily, is scheduled for demolition on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to facilitate … Read More
Children in Growing Somerset Village Enjoy Safer, Car-Free Route to School Monday, December 1, 2025 strawberryline cheddar somerset cycling walking activetravel bridge schoolroute community volunteers Children and young people in the growing Somerset village of Cheddar now have a safer, car-free route to school thanks to the latest extension of the Strawberry Line, a long-distance multi-user path. The Strawberry Line … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Under Siege by Lorries as Bridge is Reduced to 'Mincemeat' Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage traffic concerns residents infrastructure safety A small village in Somerset is facing increasing challenges as heavy lorry traffic continues to pound its roads, leaving a local bridge severely damaged and residents deeply concerned. The once peaceful community is now … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Historic Bridge Crumbles Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage infrastructure residents safety property heritage The peaceful Somerset village, known for its quaint charm and historic architecture, is now grappling with an overwhelming influx of heavy lorries. Many residents report rising anxiety as the constant traffic takes a toll on … Read More
Why Reopening the Key Weston-super-Mare Bridge Will Take 18 Months Tuesday, November 25, 2025 weston-super-mare bridge repair construction engineering closure infrastructure contractors restoration safety The Weston-super-Mare bridge, a vital link for the local community and economy, is facing an extended closure, with contractors estimating that it will take 18 months before it can reopen. This timeline reflects the complex … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Winterstoke Road Bridge Closing Until 2027 for Major Replacement Monday, November 24, 2025 bridge weston-super-mare closure traffic infrastructure railway ministryofdefence construction diversion replacement The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital crossing used by around 20,000 drivers each weekday, closed on November 24 for an 18-month replacement project, with reopening not anticipated until 2027. Constructed … Read More