Village Traffic Delays Persist Despite Adjusted Traffic Light Timings Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More
Traffic Lights in Banwell Spark Delays and Frustration for Villagers Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic trafficlights congestion bypass northsomerset roadworks its delays construction Residents of Banwell, a village in North Somerset, have expressed growing frustration over temporary traffic lights on the A371 (Knightcott Road) that are causing significant delays. Locals report that the lights frequently … Read More
Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More
‘Deadly’ A361 Frome Bypass May See Speed Cut After AI Cameras Record 4,500 Offences Friday, November 14, 2025 a361 frome bypass roadsafety ai cameras speedlimit trafficoffences somerset enforcement The A361 Frome Bypass, a busy route carrying around 15,000 vehicles daily, is under fresh scrutiny after advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras recorded more than 4,500 traffic offences in just four months. This … Read More
Renewed Calls for Henlade Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 henlade bypass taunton traffic airquality somerset pollution infrastructure congestion nationalhighways A Somerset councillor has reinvigorated demands for a bypass near Taunton following recent improvements in local air quality, highlighting that traffic congestion remains a pressing issue. The government has designated three … Read More
Renewed Calls for A358 Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 somerset traffic bypass henlade taunton a358 airquality pollution infrastructure localgovernment A Somerset councillor has reignited the call for a bypass near Taunton amid ongoing traffic congestion, despite recent improvements in local air quality. Three areas in Somerset have been designated as air quality management … Read More