Somerset Council Invests £2.3m in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Tackle Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset council gritters winter maintenance roads infrastructure vehicles salt safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million to purchase 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This move aims to sustain essential winter road maintenance across the county, ensuring … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £2.3 Million in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Combat Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset gritter winter council transport maintenance infrastructure roads vehicles safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million in purchasing 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This investment is aimed at maintaining safe and clear major transport routes across the … Read More
M5 Traffic Congestion in Somerset Marks Start of Busy Bank Holiday Getaway Friday, May 1, 2026 m5 somerset traffic jam holiday travel congestion motorway bankholiday roads As the bank holiday weekend kicks off, drivers heading through Somerset on the M5 are experiencing significant traffic congestion. Authorities report that this weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, … 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
Somerset Council Commits £5M to Roads and Paths Maintenance, Excludes Pothole Repairs Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance gullies potholes infrastructure transport funding publicworks flooding Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years aimed at addressing “high-visibility” maintenance issues across the county’s road network. Approved by the council’s … Read More
M5 Emergency Closure Shuts Wellington Slip Road Friday, April 17, 2026 m5 emergency closure wellington sliproad traffic roads incident safety delay An emergency situation on the M5 near Wellington has led to the closure of the entry slip road. Authorities have shut this access point to manage the incident safely and efficiently. Motorists are advised to seek alternative …