Start Date Set for £4 Million Roundabout Construction Near Wells Tuesday, April 28, 2026 roundabout whitnellcorner wells roadworks road safety somersetcouncil collisions construction traffic infrastructure The long-awaited construction of a £4 million roundabout at Whitnell Corner near Wells is set to begin on Monday, June 15. This crucial junction, located near West Horrington where the B3135 meets the B3139 Bath Road just … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater somerset transport cycling pedestrian crossing construction infrastructure traffic disruption Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between … Read More
Former Taunton Gasworks Site Poised for Long-Awaited Redevelopment Friday, April 24, 2026 taunton gasworks redevelopment planning housing vistry galliford phosphate environment construction The redevelopment of Taunton’s former gasworks site is finally set to move forward, following a decisive ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. This marks a significant step toward transforming the long-dormant brownfield site … Read More
New Commercial Units Approved Near M5 in Bridgwater, Boosting Local Employment Thursday, April 23, 2026 bridgwater commercial development employment construction somerset housing planning business m5 Bridgwater is set to welcome new employment opportunities following the approval of additional commercial units on the Bridgwater Gateway site. Situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of the M5, the site … Read More
New Commercial Units Approved in Bridgwater, Bringing More Jobs Near M5 Thursday, April 23, 2026 bridgwater commercial development jobs somerset construction housing planning transport economy Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities with the approval of additional commercial units on the outskirts of the town. The Bridgwater Gateway development, situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of … Read More
Ambitious Taunton Urban Extension Plans Unveiled with 915 New Homes Thursday, April 23, 2026 taunton staplegrove housing development urbanextension somerset stonewater community planning construction Taunton residents have a chance to share their opinions on the revised plans for a major housing development during a public drop-in event scheduled for the end of April. The Staplegrove urban extension, situated between the … Read More