Somerset’s Road Network Rated Among UK’s Best Maintained, Government Confirms Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure preventative budget localgovernment transport funding sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained on mainland UK, according to a recent ranking published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Out of 153 local authorities, Somerset Council secured … Read More
Major £6 Million Upgrade to Somerset’s A46 Begins This Weekend Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 highways upgrade infrastructure roadworks safety drainage resurfacing traffic 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 … Read More
Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss New Taunton-Wellington Cycle Route Wednesday, January 14, 2026 cycling walking infrastructure somerset greenway taunton wellington activetravel community transport A public meeting is set to take place later this month to discuss ambitious plans for an off-road cycle and pedestrian route connecting Taunton and Wellington. The initiative, spearheaded by the Grand Western Greenway … Read More
Complete List of Bus Stops Receiving New Information Screens in North East Somerset This Month Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bus transport westofengland bath buses infrastructure publictransport real-time improvement screens sport This month, the West of England is rolling out hundreds of new Real Time Information (RTI) screens across its bus network, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. So far, 150 screens have been installed and are … Read More
Four Weeks of Roadworks Commence at Crucial Somerset Crossing Tuesday, January 13, 2026 burnham-on-sea somerset roadworks traffic cycling walking infrastructure lcwip pedestrian crossing A four-week roadworks project has started to replace a key pedestrian crossing in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Somerset Council is actively upgrading aging traffic signals across the region. After recent improvements on two … Read More
100 New Homes to Transform Wells as City Expands Tuesday, January 13, 2026 wells housing development homes infrastructure affordable community expansion realestate southwest Wells, England’s smallest city, is set to welcome a major new housing development with the construction of 100 new homes at The Elms. The first show home is scheduled to open this spring, offering prospective buyers a preview … Read More