Somerset Road Closure Protects 3,000 Amphibians During Breeding Migration Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads conservation migration somerset roadclosure volunteering wildlife habitat climatechange Each spring, thousands of amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their ancestral breeding sites. This year, Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will close from February 9 to March 29 to allow safe passage for toads, … Read More
Somerset Road Closed for Six Weeks to Protect Crossing Amphibians Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads newts conservation roadclosure somerset volunteers migration breeding wildlife Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will be closed from February 9 to March 29 to protect migrating amphibians. The annual closure allows toads, frogs, and newts to safely cross the road as they journey to their traditional … Read More
Decision to Permanently Close Winifred’s Lane in Bath Sparks Outcry Amid Traffic Concerns Thursday, February 5, 2026 bath roadclosure lowtrafficneighborhood trafficsafety winifredslane sionroad activetravel communityopposition localgovernment schoolsafety Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed the permanent closure of Winifred’s Lane, a move that remains highly contentious among local residents. The restrictive measure, part of the “Lower Lansdown and Circus … Read More
No Funding Available to Reopen Key Yeovil Rat Run Nearly Five Years After Landslide Closure Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Serious Crash on A38 Winscombe Closes Somerset Road During Early Hours Friday, January 30, 2026 a38 winscombe somerset crash roadclosure police traffic emergency incident rushhour A serious crash on the A38 near Winscombe in Somerset has resulted in the road being closed in the early hours, causing significant disruption during rush hour. Emergency services, including the police, are currently at the …
A303 Closure LIVE: Flooding Causes Road Shutdown Amid Storm Chandra in Somerset Wednesday, January 28, 2026 a303 flooding somerset stormchandra nationalhighways roadclosure southwest traffic weather emergency The A303, a major route in Somerset, has been closed once again due to significant flooding caused by Storm Chandra as it lashes the South West. National Highways has confirmed that contractors are currently en-route to … Read More