No Funding for Somerset in Government's New Road Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset infrastructure transport dft m5 a303 ris3 highways investment southwest 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 … Read More
M5 Reopens in Somerset Following Crash-Induced Traffic Standstill Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic highways accident delay clearance emergency motorway 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 … Read More
M5 Reopens in Somerset Following Crash-Induced Standstill Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash traffic highways standstill incident emergency travel delays 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 …
M5 in Somerset to Close Overnight for Essential Repairs Over Two Weeks Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset highways repairs drainage closures traffic nationalhighways wellington junction26 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 … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire Extinguished on the M5 Near Taunton Thursday, January 22, 2026 fire m5 taunton car accident emergency firefighters rescue highways blaze 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 … Read More
Average Cost of Fixing Potholes in Somerset Revealed Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset potholes roadmaintenance council transport repairs infrastructure funding highways departmentfortransport sport 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, … Read More