Motorists should prepare for significant overnight closures on the M5 as major resurfacing work continues across Somerset and Devon. Tonight, the southbound carriageway of the M5 between junction 23 (A39 Bridgwater North) and …
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, along with its …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 North …
The A361, a crucial road crossing the Somerset Levels, will be closed for the entire summer holiday period to facilitate the replacement of aging traffic lights. This vital route links Taunton to several Somerset villages and …
Somerset is set for over four months of essential roadworks aimed at replacing outdated traffic signals across several key locations. Subject to approval, upgrades will take place at Stapleton Cross, Martock, A37 Lydford …
Somerset is preparing for over four months of essential roadworks aimed at replacing outdated traffic signals across several key locations. If approved, the proposed upgrades will take place at Stapleton Cross, Martock, A37 …
The Somerset Council’s Infrastructure Programmes Group (IPG) has been shortlisted for the coveted Team of the Year award at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) annual awards. This nomination …
A woman is fighting for her life after a serious multi-vehicle crash on the M5 in Somerset early Sunday morning, May 10. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene of the collision between …
A major incident on the M5 in Somerset has left drivers stranded for hours in severe traffic congestion, with many lacking access to basic necessities like food and water. The closure was triggered by a collision between a …
Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million in purchasing 14 new gritter lorries ahead of the approaching winter season. This move aims to ensure that major transport routes across Somerset remain open and safe …
Somerset Council is set to enhance nearly 100 roads across the county this summer through an extensive surface dressing programme. This maintenance effort aims to protect the road network, improve driving conditions, and …