M5 in Somerset to Close Overnight for Essential Repairs Over Two Weeks Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset highways repairs drainage closures traffic nationalhighways wellington junction26 Sections of the M5 motorway in Somerset will undergo overnight closures for nearly two weeks this February as part of vital drainage improvements. The motorway will be fully closed between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction … Read More
Somerset Areas at Risk of Flooding as Heavy Rain Continues Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather emergency precautions alerts drainage risks communities As more heavy rain moves into Somerset, several areas are expected to experience flooding. Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as water levels rise. The local authorities have issued warnings … Read More
Major £6 Million Upgrade to Somerset’s A46 Begins This Weekend Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 highways upgrade infrastructure roadworks safety drainage resurfacing traffic A significant investment worth £6 million is underway to enhance a critical route in Somerset. National Highways is set to improve the A46 between the London Road roundabout and the Cold Ashton roundabout, delivering safer … Read More
Major Somerset A46 Road to Close for £6 Million Upgrade Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 roadworks upgrade nationalhighways safety drainage resurfacing closures travel National Highways is investing £6 million to upgrade the A46 in Somerset, delivering safer and smoother journeys for the more than 20,000 drivers who use this key route daily. The improvement works target the stretch north of … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Safeguard Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river drainage watermanagement silt environment A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aiming to prevent flooding and protect local homes and businesses. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has implemented an annual dredging … Read More
Government ‘Doesn’t Understand’ Impact of Withdrawing River Maintenance in Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 environment somerset flooding maintenance environmentagency budgetcuts rivermanagement localgovernment watercourses drainage Senior government officials have been criticized for their apparent lack of understanding regarding the consequences of cutting river maintenance in low-lying Somerset, councillors revealed at a recent North Somerset Council … Read More