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
LIVE: Delays Ease on M5 as Two Lanes Reopen Friday, January 30, 2026 m5 traffic delays lanes transport commute roads highway congestion safety Traffic delays on the M5 are beginning to clear as two lanes have reopened, allowing vehicles to move more freely. Commuters can expect improving conditions and a gradual return to normal traffic flow. Authorities continue to …
Partial Closure of M5 Slip Road Following Crash Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 sliproad crash traffic closure delays emergency transportation accident congestion sport A crash on the M5 has led to a partial closure of one of its slip roads, causing significant traffic slowdowns in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to plan their journeys accordingly. Emergency services are …
Criticism Mounts Over 'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure traffic development transport congestion junctions urbanplanning localgovernment Somerset’s planning strategy has come under intense scrutiny, with experts and local stakeholders criticizing what they describe as a ‘piecemeal’ approach. The concern centers around the impact this fragmented … Read More
'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Sparks Criticism Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure transport traffic congestion development junctions strategy criticism Somerset’s current planning strategy has drawn sharp criticism from local residents and transport experts, who warn that a fragmented or ‘piecemeal’ approach could place significant strain on several major … Read More
Bridgwater Traffic Congestion to Worsen Without Coordinated Housing Development Strategy, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset congestion planning council infrastructure transport Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the … Read More