Live: M5 Traffic Halted Following Crash in Somerset Saturday, February 14, 2026 m5 somerset traffic crash emergency police fire ambulance roads transport Traffic on the M5 motorway in Somerset has come to a complete standstill following a serious crash earlier today. Multiple emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance crews, are currently at the scene managing … Read More
Fixing Somerset Potholes: A Challenge as Tough as Darning Fishnet Tights Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset potholes roads repair deterioration infrastructure maintenance traffic weather challenges Repairing potholes in Somerset has become a daunting task, often compared to the futile effort of darning a pair of fishnet tights. With the county’s roads suffering from extensive wear and tear, maintenance crews face … Read More
Major Incident Declared in Somerset Amid Forecast of Continued Heavy Rain Wednesday, February 11, 2026 somerset rain flooding roads weather emergency traffic floods incident heavy-rain A major incident has been declared in Somerset as the region faces ongoing severe weather conditions. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, exacerbating already challenging conditions. Local authorities report that more … Read More
'Major Incident' Declared in Somerset Amidst Persistent Rainfall Wednesday, February 11, 2026 somerset rain flooding incident emergency roads travel weather disruption safety A major incident has been declared in Somerset as the region braces for continued heavy rainfall. Authorities have reported more than 5,000 issues on the roads, including flooding and closures, causing significant disruption … Read More
Plans Launched for Traffic Restrictions on 'School Streets' in Bath Monday, February 9, 2026 schoolstreets safety traffic children bath transport restrictions roads consultation permit Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to restrict traffic on three streets near local schools during peak times, aiming to enhance safety for schoolchildren. The proposed ‘school streets’ … Read More
Flooded Roads Remain Closed in Devon and Somerset Following Persistent Rainfall Friday, February 6, 2026 flooding devon somerset roads rainfall closures travel weather rain safety Flooded roads in Devon and Somerset continue to disrupt travel as relentless rain shows no sign of easing. Authorities have issued warnings and closed numerous affected routes to ensure public safety. Residents and commuters … Read More