Road

Friday, April 12, 2024 somerset mp road safety frome bypass fatalities meeting accidents police

Somerset MP, Sarah Dyke, is set to meet with senior police officials and council officers to address safety concerns on the A361 Frome bypass following three fatalities in the last nine months. The most recent incident … Read More

Sunday, February 25, 2024 flooding somerset road rain a39 avon and somerset police closure heavy rainfall safety

The A39 in west Somerset has been closed by the Avon and Somerset Police due to flooding caused by hours of pouring rain. The heavy rainfall has led to the closure of the main road, causing inconvenience to commuters and …

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 somerset railway station funding road housing development infrastructure cil section 106

A new road leading to Somerset’s latest railway station is set to be financed through contributions from various housing developments in the region. Following the termination of the High Speed 2 rail link between … Read More

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 construction junction homes bridgwater development road housing planning council infrastructure

Construction of a new road junction, set to unlock over 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater, is slated to commence by the end of the month. The A39 Quantock Road, located at the western entrance to Bridgwater, has … Read More

Friday, December 8, 2023 somerset flood warnings road closures weather rainfall alerts county disruptions

Parts of Somerset continue to grapple with flood warnings and alerts following a recent spell of heavy rain. The situation has resulted in the closure of several roads, causing significant disruptions.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 somerset road upgrade funding delay construction council project m5 resurfacing

A vital £5m upgrade to a key road linking a growing Somerset town to the M5 motorway has been delayed until late-2024. The project, aimed at upgrading and resurfacing the roundabout at junction 26 and the Chelston Link Road … Read More