Summer Holidays Closure of Key Somerset Levels Route Reduced After Local Feedback Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset a361 burrowbridge roadworks closure traffic infrastructure bridge diversion council Somerset Council has announced a scaled-back summer closure of the A361 Main Road in Burrowbridge, a vital connection over the Somerset Levels. Originally planned for a full closure from late July through the summer holidays, … Read More
Somerset Councillor Admits Blocking Village Lane with Tractor Amid M5 Closure Chaos Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 roadblock councillor tractor traffic closure infrastructure protest localgovernment During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring … Read More
M5 Between Bridgwater and Taunton to Close Overnight for Month-Long Resurfacing Project Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 bridgwater taunton resurfacing roadworks nationalhighways lowcarbon diversions infrastructure ukroads The M5 motorway between Bridgwater and Taunton will close overnight for an entire month starting Sunday, June 14, to facilitate essential resurfacing work on the Huntworth viaduct. This vital section, managed by National … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Urgent Business Rate Cuts and Transport Improvements to Save Coastal Businesses Saturday, June 13, 2026 somerset businessrates coastaleconomy transport smallbusiness tourism infrastructure hospitality rural governmentpolicy Businesses in Somerset’s coastal regions are facing a dire threat to their survival, unless the government steps up to reduce business rates and enhance public transport links, warns Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Business Rate Relief and Transport Improvements to Save Coastal Businesses Saturday, June 13, 2026 somerset businessrates coastaleconomy transport tourism smallbusiness infrastructure hospitality touristindustry westsomerset Businesses along Somerset’s coast are facing an uncertain future unless urgent action is taken to reduce business rates and improve public transportation, warns Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and … Read More
Extended Road Closure at Castle Cary’s Busy Railway Station Amid Ongoing Repairs Friday, June 12, 2026 castlecary roadclosure somerset stationroad infrastructure repairs sinkhole traffic construction transport A crucial access road to one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations in Castle Cary will remain closed until the end of July, extending through the summer holidays due to ongoing roadworks originally triggered by a … Read More