Major Road to Close for Seven Weeks as Portway Railway Bridge Undergoes Essential Works Monday, September 22, 2025 portway frome networkrail a362 bridge refurbishment railway closure diversion infrastructure Network Rail is set to close the A362 completely for seven weeks as it carries out essential refurbishment work on the Portway railway bridge in Frome. The bridge, originally built in the 1970s, supports a railway line over … Read More
Judicial Review Threatens 765-Home Expansion in Yeovil Monday, September 22, 2025 yeovil housing development judicialreview mudford somerset planning community flooding infrastructure The ambitious plan to build 765 new homes on the northern edge of Yeovil may be at risk due to a judicial review initiated by Mudford Parish Council. The Abbey Manor Group obtained outline planning permission from Somerset … Read More
Dates Set for Major A38 Improvements Near Bristol Airport Sunday, September 21, 2025 a38 bristolairport infrastructure transport somerset northsomerset construction roadworks traffic funding Significant upgrades to the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport are slated to begin construction as early as June 2026, according to recent council reports. Somerset Council and North Somerset Council have … Read More
Bridgwater Street Party Postponed Due to Ongoing Roadworks Delays Sunday, September 21, 2025 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile somersetcouncil streetparty delays infrastructure localbusinesses towncouncil urbanrenewal The much-anticipated street party in Bridgwater, originally planned to celebrate the completion of the town’s ‘Celebration Mile’ roadworks, has been postponed for six months. The delay comes as Somerset … Read More
Bridgwater Street Party Postponed Amid Ongoing Roadworks Delays Sunday, September 21, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks somersetcouncil streetparty delays infrastructure community localbusiness eventpostponed A much-anticipated street party in Bridgwater, originally planned to celebrate the completion of the town’s ‘Celebration Mile’ roadworks, has been postponed by six months due to ongoing construction delays. The ‘Celebration … Read More
New Wellington Railway Station Delayed Until 2028 with Increased Costs Friday, September 19, 2025 wellington railway delays construction networkrail transport infrastructure costs accessroad railservices The construction of Wellington’s new railway station has encountered significant delays and rising costs, postponing its opening until 2028. Initially estimated at around £15 million, the project’s budget has now … Read More