https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/fundingbid/Recent content in fundingbid on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:04 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-seeks-1bn-government-funding-to-repair-crumbling-bridges/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:04 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-seeks-1bn-government-funding-to-repair-crumbling-bridges/Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically designed to support English local authorities in fixing deteriorating structures that have long been neglected due to limited budgets. On April 14, the DfT announced the creation of this structures fund, which targets local bridges, tunnels, and flyovers suffering from wear and tear.