M5 Reopens in Somerset Following Crash-Induced Standstill Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic highways standstill incident emergency travel delays The M5 in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused a significant standstill earlier today. According to traffic reports and highways camera footage, vehicles were held up for an extended period while emergency services …
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
M5 Traffic Clears Following Crash Near Taunton Saturday, January 31, 2026 m5 taunton traffic crash accident motorway transport emergency travel delays Traffic on the M5 near Taunton has returned to normal after an earlier crash caused significant delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, ensuring the scene was cleared quickly and safely. Drivers can now …
Legal Delays Stall Nearly 2,700 Somerset Homes Across 11 Key Development Sites Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset housing development section106 legal planning delays construction infrastructure council Nearly 2,700 homes planned across 11 significant development sites in Somerset are unable to proceed due to unresolved legal issues. Before any construction can begin, a Section 106 legal agreement must be signed by Somerset … Read More
11 Key Somerset Housing Developments Delayed by Legal Hurdles Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset housing development legal delays planning construction council section106 landownership sport Nearly 2,700 new homes on 11 major development sites across Somerset are currently unable to move forward due to unresolved legal issues. Each approved housing project requires a signed Section 106 agreement—a legal contract … Read More