No Funding Allocated to Repair Walking and Cycling 'Missing Links' on Busy Somerset Road Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset bridgwater cycling walking infrastructure a39 housing development activetravel lcwip Somerset Council has yet to allocate any funding to address critical pedestrian and cycling ‘missing links’ along one of its busiest roads, the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater. This issue comes amidst significant … Read More
New Taunton Footbridge Installation Delayed Until 2026 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 taunton footbridge rivertone somerset cycling infrastructure governmentfunding construction regeneration community Somerset Council has confirmed that the installation of a new footbridge in Taunton town centre will be postponed until early 2026. The approved project, initially planned for summer 2025, aims to replace the existing narrow … Read More
More Limited Roadworks Planned to Complete Celebration Mile in Bridgwater Town Centre Tuesday, June 24, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks somersetcouncil pedestrian infrastructure construction delays urbanplanning transport Somerset Council is preparing to undertake additional, though limited, roadworks to complete the much-anticipated Celebration Mile project in Bridgwater town centre. With a £9 million budget from the government-backed … Read More
Crewkerne Residents Face Long Wait for Safer Route to Town Centre Amid Housing Development Monday, June 23, 2025 crewkerne woolgardens taylorwimpey linkroad infrastructure housingdevelopment pedestriansafety somerset planning traffic New residents moving into the Wool Gardens housing development in Crewkerne are facing an extended period of inconvenient travel through a busy industrial estate to access the town centre. The project, led by Taylor Wimpey … Read More
Plans Unveiled for Major New Service Station and Drive-Thrus on the A303 Near Yeovil Saturday, June 21, 2025 a303 yeovil servicestation drivethru welcomebreak jobs somerset infrastructure roadsafety evcharging A major new service station featuring multiple food outlets and drive-thrus is proposed for the A303 near Yeovil, potentially transforming the area for motorists and creating significant local employment. Currently, travelers … Read More
Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, … Read More