Somerset Council is set to surface dress nearly 100 roads across the county this summer as part of its ongoing highways maintenance programme. This essential work will help prevent further road damage, enhance driver safety, …
Bath & North East Somerset Council is launching a major £5 million road improvement programme aimed at enhancing highway conditions throughout the region. This initiative includes nearly £1 million dedicated to resurfacing …
A £5 million investment in road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is set to begin, focusing on enhancing the condition and safety of local highways. This extensive programme includes resurfacing of footways with …
Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local …
The government’s latest Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published by the Department for Transport on March 26, outlines priorities for road projects across England up to 2031. However, Somerset has been excluded from …
The M5 in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused a significant standstill earlier today. According to traffic reports and highways camera footage, vehicles were held up for an extended period while emergency services …
The M5 motorway in Somerset has reopened after a crash caused significant delays and brought traffic to a standstill. Authorities responded promptly to the incident, working to clear the vehicles involved and restore normal …
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 …
A car fire on the M5 near Taunton sparked a swift and decisive response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service on the evening of January 22. At 6:11 pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in Pitminster …
Somerset Council has disclosed the average cost of repairing potholes on the county’s roads following a question from a local councillor. While the council oversees most roads in Somerset, major highways like the M5, A303, …
A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor …
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 …
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 …
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 numerous …
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. …