Somerset Seeks £1bn Government Funding to Repair Crumbling Bridges Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding localauthority transport repairs fundingbid departmentfortransport community sport Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically … Read More
Somerset Eyes £1bn Government Fund to Repair Aging Bridges and Structures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding departmentfortransport localgovernment repairs transport highways wsp sport Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local … Read More
Government Hurdles Risk Blocking Key Missing Link in Somerset’s Strawberry Line Cycle Route Monday, February 23, 2026 strawberryline somerset cycling infrastructure historicrailwaysestate conservation accessibility bridges batprotection community The completion of a crucial gap on Somerset’s long-distance Strawberry Line cycle route is facing potential delay due to obstacles posed by the Historic Railways Estate (HRE), a government body overseeing former railway … Read More
Lorry Drivers Caught Flouting Weight Restrictions to Face New Camera Enforcement Monday, August 18, 2025 lorrywatch weightlimit enforcement wiltshire council transportation bridges cameras prosecution roadsafety sport Lorry drivers ignoring weight restrictions and using unsuitable rural roads and weak bridges in Wiltshire could soon find themselves caught on camera and prosecuted. Following a unanimous vote last month, Wiltshire Council … Read More