Urgent Safety Concerns Raised Over Busy Cheddar Road Used by Schoolchildren Monday, June 15, 2026 cheddar safety wedmoreroad roadsafety schoolchildren crossings somersetcouncil pedestrian traffic community A concerned Somerset resident has highlighted pressing safety issues on Wedmore Road in Cheddar, a heavily trafficked route frequented by children walking to school daily. Although the road has a 30mph speed limit and … Read More
Road Safety Concerns Stall Approval of 60-Home Development in Westbury-sub-Mendip Friday, May 22, 2026 westbury-sub-mendip somerset roadsafety housing development pedestrian planning traffic mendip landscape Councillors have postponed a decision on a new housing development in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, amid serious worries about road safety and pedestrian access. The Church Commissioners for England submitted plans in … Read More
A38/A368 Junction to Get Major Upgrade as Roundabout Installation Begins Amid Rising Traffic Concerns Wednesday, May 13, 2026 a38 a368 roundabout traffic northsomerset construction transport pedestrian buslane infrastructure Starting Monday, May 18, work begins to transform the heavily congested A38/A368 crossroads between Churchill and Langford into a modern roundabout, with roadworks expected to continue through next year. This vital upgrade by … Read More
Dog Walker Killed by Train 'May Not Have Heard It Coming,' RAIB Report Finds Thursday, May 7, 2026 train accident hearingloss levelcrossing safety networkrail railaccidentinvestigationbranch pedestrian whistleboard pewsey An 82-year-old dog walker tragically lost her life after being struck by a Great Western Railway (GWR) train at a Pewsey footpath crossing in Wiltshire. A recent investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater somerset transport cycling pedestrian crossing construction infrastructure traffic disruption Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between … Read More
Somerset Town Transformed by New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree urbanplanning pedestrian cycling transport development sustainability infrastructure Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the introduction of a new car-free route that spans across the town center. This innovative pathway is a central feature of a broader … Read More