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
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Residents Demand Council Action Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington lorries traffic heritage conservation bridge satnav council roadsafety Residents of the tiny Somerset village of Lullington, located about three miles north of Frome, are urgently calling on the council for assistance after a surge of lorry traffic has put their community and heritage at risk. … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Damage as Lorries Use Shortcut Through Historic Lullington Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington traffic lorries shortcut heritage conservation districtcouncil bridge damage The small Somerset village of Lullington is under increasing strain as heavy lorries use its narrow, single-track roads as an unofficial shortcut. Located just three miles north of Frome, the village’s historic infrastructure … Read More
Clifton Suspension Bridge to Close Overnight for BBC Drama Filming Monday, November 24, 2025 clifton bridge filming bbc closure traffic diversion cycling pedestrians drama The historic Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed to motorists and cyclists for one night this week to accommodate the filming of a “well-known” BBC drama. The closure is set for Thursday, November 27, from … Read More
Bridge Over Calm Waters Marks New Strawberry Line Link in Cheddar Sunday, November 23, 2025 strawberryline activetravel cheddar somerset cycling walking infrastructure community bridge sustainability A significant missing link in Somerset’s expanding Strawberry Line path has officially opened, enhancing cycling and walking accessibility for residents south of the Cheddar Yeo. This new section bridges the “Kings of Wessex … Read More