Roads

Friday, May 9, 2025 m4 bath traffic accident delays roads highways emergency closures transport

Traffic disruptions have finally started to ease after a crash near Bath forced the closure of several lanes. The incident caused significant delays, leaving many motorists stuck in slow-moving queues for an extended period. …

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset potholes roads maintenance drivers safety infrastructure council government neglect

Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep … Read More

Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council funding potholes repairs deadline roads infrastructure department for transport funding allocation

Somerset Council is facing a race against time to secure around £3m in funding for fixing potholes before a looming deadline. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local authorities in the South West, … Read More

Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance

Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024 somerset storm bert flooding roads drivers caution warnings authorities damage residents

Residents of Somerset woke up to a watery nightmare this morning as Storm Bert wreaked havoc on the county, causing severe flooding on the roads. The local authorities have issued warnings to drivers to be extra cautious … Read More

Thursday, October 31, 2024 bath council roads ltns liveable neighbourhoods traffic changes safety consultation

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to begin work on closing more roads in Bath to through traffic starting November 1, as part of its program to implement liveable neighborhoods. The planned changes will include … Read More