Closure

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 devon lorry fireball a361 barnstaple firefighters road accident damage closure

Spectacular images from Devon capture a lorry engulfed in flames, leading to the closure of A361 near Barnstaple for over six hours. Firefighters battled the intense inferno and are now focused on assessing potential damage … Read More

Monday, April 28, 2025 m5 roadworks closure economic impact local business concern council somerset

A local scaffolding company near Junction 26 of the M5 has expressed concern over the three-month-long roadworks set to begin in June. The owners, Patrick and Carol Warren, fear that the temporary closure could have a … Read More

Friday, April 25, 2025 devon beach closure safety evacuation landmark cliff tunnels landslide ilfracombe

Tunnels Beaches, a renowned private beach in Ilfracombe, Devon, was evacuated and closed following a landslide. The incident occurred on April 16, when rocks fell onto the sands, prompting an emergency evacuation. The owner, … Read More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 somerset council business residents road closure funding community infrastructure economy

Residents and business owners in Somerset are urging the local council to reconsider its plans to close an M5 link road for three months, fearing the devastating impact it may have on local businesses. The £5.7m revamp of … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 revamp closure somerset highway upgrade roadworks funding rubblization government renewal

Somerset’s deteriorating ‘concrete carriageway’ is set to undergo a much-needed revamp with a planned closure commencing in June. The long-awaited £5.7m project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), … Read More

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 accident road closure school wells traffic disruption incident car emergency

A serious car accident outside a school in Wells caused the closure of the road for several hours. The incident forced authorities to block off the area and divert traffic while emergency services attended to the scene. The …