Minehead Motorists to Endure Four Months of Roadworks for Major A39 Junction Upgrade Friday, November 28, 2025 minehead a39 roadworks traffic somerset infrastructure centregreat transport pedestrians cycling Drivers heading to Minehead will encounter up to four months of roadworks starting after Christmas due to essential upgrades at the key junction of the A39 Minehead Road and the A396 Dunster Steep. The traffic lights at this … Read More
Clifton Suspension Bridge to Close Overnight for BBC Drama Filming Monday, November 24, 2025 clifton bridge filming bbc closure traffic diversion cycling pedestrians drama The historic Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed to motorists and cyclists for one night this week to accommodate the filming of a “well-known” BBC drama. The closure is set for Thursday, November 27, from … Read More
Future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Uncertain After Year of Roadworks Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cycling pedestrians regeneration transport localgovernment controversy The future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The walking and cycling route, set to connect Bridgwater railway station to the Northgate Docks, is part of a £9 … Read More
Frome’s Safer School Streets Scheme Made Permanent for Lasting Child Safety Tuesday, November 4, 2025 frome school traffic safety cycling pedestrians community transport somerset roads Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed … Read More
Cyclists Urge Somerset Council to Preserve Bridgwater’s Controversial Celebration Mile Monday, October 27, 2025 cycling bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cyclists pedestrians traffic urbanplanning regeneration Cycling advocates in Bridgwater are urging Somerset Council to resist making any immediate alterations to the newly installed Celebration Mile road layout, suggesting that the scheme be given five to ten years to demonstrate … Read More
Somerset Tops South West for Road Deaths in 2024 Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset roaddeaths roadsafety rospa casualties ruralroads motorcyclists pedestrians speedlimits trafficfatalities New data from the Department for Transport reveals that Somerset recorded one of the highest numbers of road deaths in the South West during 2024, underscoring the region’s pressing road safety challenges. In total, 1,602 … Read More