Somerset’s Road Repairs Compared to Joseph’s Coat of Many Colours Saturday, June 6, 2026 somerset roads highways repairs patchwork councillor infrastructure joseph coat transportation sport Somerset’s roads have drawn a colourful comparison to Joseph’s legendary “coat of many colours,” thanks to a remark from Conservative Councillor Alan Bradford. At a recent public meeting, Bradford, representing … 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
Somerset Council Pledges £5m to Enhance Roads and Paths but Excludes Pothole Repairs Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance funding gullies vegetation infrastructure transport repairs council Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years to address numerous visible issues affecting the county’s road network. Approved by the executive committee on April 1, the refreshed … Read More
Full List of Planned Road Resurfacing Schemes in and Around Bath Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath resurfacing highways maintenance footways potholes infrastructure transportation council repairs sport A £5 million investment in road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is set to begin, focusing on enhancing the condition and safety of local highways. This extensive programme includes resurfacing of footways … Read More
Somerset Seeks £1bn Government Funding to Repair Crumbling Bridges Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding localauthority transport repairs fundingbid departmentfortransport community sport Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically … Read More
Somerset Eyes £1bn Government Fund to Repair Aging Bridges and Structures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding departmentfortransport localgovernment repairs transport highways wsp sport Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local … Read More