8 Major Transport Projects Set to Transform Somerset in 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure roadworks traffic buses bridgwater taunton highways a38 Somerset residents faced numerous roadworks throughout 2025, and 2026 promises to bring further challenges — but also significant improvements to the county’s transport infrastructure. From the Dunball “throughabout” in … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million by 2029 to Protect County's Trees Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback treemaintenance highways publicsafety councilfunding diseasecontrol forestry contractor Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £2.2 million over the next four years on maintaining and safeguarding the county’s trees, with a strong focus on tackling the devastating ash dieback disease. In compliance … Read More
Removing ‘Unlawful’ Flags from Lampposts Costs Somerset Taxpayers £4,500 Daily Saturday, December 6, 2025 somerset flags taxpayers lampposts highways council removal publicsafety community law Somerset Council faces a hefty bill of approximately £4,500 each day to remove flags deemed “unlawful” from lampposts and other highway structures. Over recent months, the council’s highways teams have taken down … Read More
Key A-road Reopens Following Crash Near Ilminster Wednesday, December 3, 2025 ilminster accident traffic a-road crash emergency transport roadworks highways delays A significant crash on a major A-road near Ilminster caused traffic delays in both directions earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing the situation and working to clear the roadway. …
Traffic Concerns Arise Over New Aldi Plans on Keynsham’s Busy A4 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 aldi keynsham traffic a4 supermarket planning council highways development retail Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket in Keynsham have sparked concerns about potential traffic disruption on the heavily trafficked A4 road. While the budget retailer’s proposal has garnered considerable local support, … Read More
M5 Motorway Closed Overnight in Somerset Following Serious Crash: Full Diversion Route Details Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 somerset crash diversion closure avonpolice traffic bristol highways emergency The M5 motorway in Somerset has been closed in both directions for over 12 hours following a serious crash that occurred late Sunday night. The collision, which took place around 11 pm on November 30, has prompted an … Read More