Campaigners Urge More Permanent Pumps on Somerset Levels to Prevent Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency somersetlevels drainage floodprevention renewableenergy infrastructure floodmanagement Somerset’s internal drainage boards are calling on the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to mitigate the impact of flooding, following the severe winter flooding caused by Storm … Read More
£350,000 Invested in Somerset Gully Clearing to Prevent Flooding and Keep Roads Open Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset flooding gullies drainage floodprevention riversauthority infrastructure publicsafety dredging jetting Somerset is set to receive a significant boost in flood prevention efforts with up to £350,000 allocated for gully clearing over the next year. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of key roads being cut off by flooding, … Read More
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