Heatwave Halts Repairs to 'Liquified' Stretch of A30 in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset a30 heatwave roadworks repairs bitumen surfacedressing trafficsafety highways kielybrothers Repairs to a vulnerable section of the A30 in Somerset have been delayed due to ongoing heatwave conditions, which caused the road surface to “liquify” following extreme weather in late May. Somerset Council, … Read More
Keynsham Aldi Plans Facing Rejection Due to Traffic Concerns Monday, June 8, 2026 aldi keynsham traffic congestion planning supermarket highways broadmeadlane council development Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket in Keynsham are at risk of being rejected amid concerns that the development would cause severe traffic congestion on local roads. Despite receiving strong public support, with nearly 200 … Read More
Extended Road Closure on Walford Avenue in Weston-super-Mare Begins Monday, June 8, 2026 weston-super-mare walfordavenue roadclosure trafficmanagement northsomerset highways queensway diversion transport congestion Starting Monday, June 8, a section of Walford Avenue in Weston-super-Mare will be partially closed for up to six months as part of a significant road improvement project. Initially, the stretch between Queensway Junction will … Read More
Extended Road Closure in Weston-super-Mare Set to Last Up to Six Months Monday, June 8, 2026 roadclosure weston-super-mare walfordavenue traffic roadworks northsomerset diversion congestion transport highways Starting Monday, June 8, a section of Walford Avenue in Weston-super-Mare will face a partial road closure expected to last up to six months. The closure, which initially affects the stretch between the Queensway junction, is … Read More
Somerset’s Road Repairs Compared to Joseph’s Coat of Many Colours Saturday, June 6, 2026 somerset roads highways repairs patchwork councillor infrastructure joseph coat transportation sport Somerset’s roads have drawn a colourful comparison to Joseph’s legendary “coat of many colours,” thanks to a remark from Conservative Councillor Alan Bradford. At a recent public meeting, Bradford, representing … Read More
Somerset’s Patchwork Roads: A Modern-Day ‘Coat of Many Colours’ Saturday, June 6, 2026 somerset roads highways repairs potholes infrastructure councillor maintenance transport joseph Somerset’s road network has recently been likened to Joseph’s famed “coat of many colours” by Councillor Alan Bradford, reflecting the patchy nature of highway repairs across the county. As Somerset Council ramps up efforts … Read More