Somerset residents have endured significant roadworks throughout 2025, and 2026 promises more of the same—but with the prospect of meaningful improvements to the local transport network. From the Dunball “throughabout” in …
Somerset residents faced numerous roadworks in 2025, and the coming year promises more of the same as vital transport upgrades take shape across the county. From Bridgwater to Taunton, key projects are underway or scheduled …
Somerset Council has announced that designing a new cycling link along Bridgwater’s bustling A39 Bath Road will cost approximately £78,000. This initiative is a key part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling …
Somerset Council has confirmed that designing a new cycle link along one of Bridgwater’s busiest roads will cost approximately £78,000. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure on …
Somerset Council is set to invest nearly £607,000 to enhance Wellington’s cycling infrastructure, ensuring a new cycle link is operational before the town’s upcoming railway station opens. The funding, sourced entirely from a …
Somerset Council has confirmed it will allocate up to £607,000 to develop a new cycling link in Wellington, ensuring it is ready before the town’s new railway station opens. This strategic investment is part of a broader plan …
A £1.5 million upgrade to a crucial cycle route along the A39 between Dunster and Carhampton in west Somerset has been cancelled because of logistical challenges. The funding was initially awarded by Active Travel England, …
Frome feels like an artist’s haven. Everywhere you turn, you encounter painters, sculptors, craftspeople, musicians, and designers shaping the town’s eclectic character. As a reporter, I met people from all walks of life …
Children and young people in the growing Somerset village of Cheddar now have a safer, car-free route to school thanks to the latest extension of the Strawberry Line, a long-distance multi-user path. The Strawberry Line …
Drivers heading to Minehead will encounter up to four months of roadworks starting after Christmas due to essential upgrades at the key junction of the A39 Minehead Road and the A396 Dunster Steep. The traffic lights at this …
Bridgwater residents and commuters can now look forward to smoother journeys, as Somerset Council announces the completion and reopening of the upgraded Dunball roundabout. This pivotal junction connects Bridgwater town …
Bridgwater has sidestepped “another year of roadworks” thanks to the successful completion of the Dunball roundabout upgrade, Somerset Council confirmed. The crucial junction, linking Bridgwater town centre with junction 23 …
The historic Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed to motorists and cyclists for one night this week to accommodate the filming of a “well-known” BBC drama. The closure is set for Thursday, November 27, from 7:30 pm until …
A significant missing link in Somerset’s expanding Strawberry Line path has officially opened, enhancing cycling and walking accessibility for residents south of the Cheddar Yeo. This new section bridges the “Kings of Wessex …
A vital missing segment of Somerset’s expanding Strawberry Line path has officially opened, promising easier and safer cycling and walking for residents south of the Cheddar Yeo River. Community members, volunteers, and …