Full List of Planned Road Resurfacing Schemes in and Around Bath Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath resurfacing highways maintenance footways potholes infrastructure transportation council repairs sport A £5 million investment in road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is set to begin, focusing on enhancing the condition and safety of local highways. This extensive programme includes resurfacing of footways … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £162 Million in Road Repairs by 2030 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure potholes maintenance transport funding cycling walking government Somerset Council is set to increase its investment in road maintenance significantly over the next four years, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the central government. At a meeting held in Taunton on March 11, the … Read More
Fixing Somerset Potholes: A Challenge as Tough as Darning Fishnet Tights Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset potholes roads repair deterioration infrastructure maintenance traffic weather challenges Repairing potholes in Somerset has become a daunting task, often compared to the futile effort of darning a pair of fishnet tights. With the county’s roads suffering from extensive wear and tear, maintenance crews face … Read More
Drain in Flooded Somerset Filled with Tarmac Sparks Resident Confusion Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding roadwork tarmac drain potholes maintenance infrastructure repair traffic Photos recently captured by Christian Lockyer reveal a main road drain on the A39 in Walton, Somerset, completely filled with tarmac. The A39 connects Glastonbury to Bridgwater and has been heavily affected by severe flooding … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Over £5.8m in LED Streetlight Upgrade to Cut Energy Costs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset led streetlights energy savings infrastructure council budget maintenance efficiency Somerset Council has announced a £5.8 million investment to convert its remaining street lighting and illuminated assets to LED technology, targeting substantial energy savings and improved maintenance efficiency. Currently … Read More
Somerset Roads Ranked Among Best in England, but Locals Complain About Potholes Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset roads potholes maintenance government funding transport southwest resurfacing infrastructure New government data reveals that Somerset’s road network is among the best maintained in England, yet many local residents remain skeptical. According to the Department for Transport, Somerset Council earned a ‘green’ rating … Read More