M5 Junction 26 Link Road Closure Sparks Warning of Prolonged Summer Traffic Disruption Friday, May 9, 2025 m5 chelston somerset roadworks traffic junction26 wellington a38 infrastructure rubblisation Somerset Council is set to begin an extensive three-month upgrade of the Chelston link road, connecting M5 Junction 26 to Wellington and nearby business parks. The project, which has been delayed for nearly five years despite … Read More
New Homes to Boost Walking and Cycling Links to Taunton Railway Station Friday, May 9, 2025 taunton housing cycling walking infrastructure development transport nerrolsfarm lcwip somerset The development of a continuous north-south walking and cycling corridor across Taunton has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the final phase of the Nerrols Farm housing project. In April, Somerset … Read More
Major Overhaul of Somerset’s A370 Smallway Junction Approved to Cut Congestion Friday, May 9, 2025 somerset a370 smallway congestion traffic publictransport pedestriansafety infrastructure buslane roadworks sport Plans to transform the busy A370 Smallway junction in Congresbury, North Somerset, have received approval. This significant upgrade aims to reduce traffic congestion, enhance safety, and strengthen public transport … Read More
MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More
Vital Rat Run Near Yeovil to Remain Closed Indefinitely Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil chinnockhollow somersetcouncil landslide roadclosure trafficorder transport funding safety infrastructure A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Major Plans Announced for 320 New Homes Near Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Thursday, May 8, 2025 somerset gigafactory housing development woolavington agratas infrastructure planning affordablehousing sustainability Residents of Somerset are being invited to share their initial feedback on two significant housing developments planned near the county’s upcoming £4 billion gigafactory. Agratas unveiled updated plans in April for its new … Read More