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
Somerset Sinkhole Repair Finally Underway After Nearly Five Years Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset sinkhole castlecary infrastructure roadworks repairs traffic development council safety A persistent sinkhole on Station Road (B3152) in Castle Cary is finally being repaired after nearly five years of ongoing disruption. The issue first emerged in July 2021 near the site where Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More
Somerset School Closes Due to Power Outage Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset schoolclosure poweroutage nationalgrid electricity engineers taunton repairs undergroundcables bishopslydeard A power outage has forced Bishops Lydeard Church School near Taunton, Somerset, to close for the entire day on Monday, February 2. National Grid is conducting urgent repairs on underground power cables, which has impacted … Read More
Average Cost of Fixing Potholes in Somerset Revealed Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset potholes roadmaintenance council transport repairs infrastructure funding highways departmentfortransport sport Somerset Council has disclosed the average cost of repairing potholes on the county’s roads following a question from a local councillor. While the council oversees most roads in Somerset, major highways like the M5, A303, … Read More
Community Unites to Save Essential Taunton Hydrotherapy Pool Amid Funding Shortfall Saturday, November 29, 2025 hydrotherapy taunton community fundraising accessibility rehabilitation compasswellbeing charity repairs health A treasured hydrotherapy pool in Taunton faces the threat of closure unless urgent repair funding is secured, igniting a community-wide campaign that has garnered political and local business support. Located at Compass … Read More
A359 Road Closure Next Week for Essential Repairs Sunday, November 9, 2025 a359 roadworks somerset queencamel transport traffic repairs diversion resurfacing commuters A section of the A359 at Queen Camel will be closed for vital resurfacing work on Tuesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Outside these hours, the road will remain open to … Read More