No New Government Road Funding for Somerset in Latest Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure investment departmentfortransport m5 a303 nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy (RIS3), released by the Department for Transport (DfT) on March 26, outlines key road infrastructure projects across England slated for completion by 2031. While several major … Read More
Government’s New Road Investment Strategy Overlooks Somerset Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads investment infrastructure m5 a303 departmentfortransport nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy, published on March 26 by the Department for Transport (DfT), has sparked disappointment in Somerset as no major new road projects have been allocated funding within the … Read More
M5 in Somerset to Close Overnight for Essential Repairs Over Two Weeks Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset highways repairs drainage closures traffic nationalhighways wellington junction26 Sections of the M5 motorway in Somerset will undergo overnight closures for nearly two weeks this February as part of vital drainage improvements. The motorway will be fully closed between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction … Read More
A303 Closure LIVE: Flooding Causes Road Shutdown Amid Storm Chandra in Somerset Wednesday, January 28, 2026 a303 flooding somerset stormchandra nationalhighways roadclosure southwest traffic weather emergency The A303, a major route in Somerset, has been closed once again due to significant flooding caused by Storm Chandra as it lashes the South West. National Highways has confirmed that contractors are currently en-route to … Read More
Major Somerset A46 Road to Close for £6 Million Upgrade Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 roadworks upgrade nationalhighways safety drainage resurfacing closures travel National Highways is investing £6 million to upgrade the A46 in Somerset, delivering safer and smoother journeys for the more than 20,000 drivers who use this key route daily. The improvement works target the stretch north of … Read More
A303 Closure Recap: Traffic Released on Somerset Road Following Collision Monday, January 5, 2026 a303 somerset traffic collision nationalhighways police roadclosure emergency transportation roadsafety sport Traffic on the A303 in Somerset has been released following a closure caused by a collision. National Highways temporarily held vehicles to allow emergency services, including police, to respond safely to the incident. …