Somerset Councillor Admits Blocking Village Lane with Tractor Amid M5 Closures Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 closure councillor tractor traffic nationalhighways roads transport police A Somerset councillor has openly admitted to blocking a local road using his tractor and trailer during a recent extended closure of the M5 motorway. The closure, which lasted several hours, compounded ongoing traffic issues … 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 Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More
M5 Bridge Repairs Near Weston-super-Mare to Enforce 50mph Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge repairs nationalhighways contraflow speedlimit westonsupermare infrastructure traffic construction Drivers using the M5 near Weston-super-Mare are being advised to expect delays as crucial repair work on St Georges Bridge begins next month. The £50 million project will reinforce the bridge’s foundation by lifting it 72 … Read More
M5 Bridge Repair to Enforce 50mph Speed Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge roadworks nationalhighways westonsupermare traffic infrastructure construction safety congestion Drivers should prepare for significant roadworks on the M5 as essential repairs to St Georges Bridge, near junction 21 at Weston-super-Mare, set to begin next month. The ambitious £50 million project involves strengthening … Read More