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 with Launch of New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree pedestrian urban development sustainability transportation masterplan community sport Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, has taken a significant stride towards sustainable urban living with the opening of a new car-free route across the town center. This initiative is part of a comprehensive redevelopment … 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
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Somerset A362 Collision Tuesday, March 31, 2026 pedestrian somerset collision lexus radstock police a362 injuries crash investigation A man in his 50s sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on the A362 Frome Road in Radstock, Somerset, in the early hours of Monday, March 23. Emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 1:45 … Read More