Somerset’s Road Network Rated Among UK’s Best Maintained, Government Confirms Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure preventative budget localgovernment transport funding sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained on mainland UK, according to a recent ranking published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Out of 153 local authorities, Somerset Council secured … Read More
Multiple Somerset Roads Closed Due to Flooding – Live Updates Sunday, December 21, 2025 somerset flooding roads closures traffic emergency weather safety transport updates Severe flooding across Somerset has led to multiple road closures, disrupting travel throughout the region. Authorities have confirmed that numerous routes are blocked in both directions as water levels continue to rise. …
A38 Crash Near Bristol Airport Causes Major Rush Hour Delays Wednesday, December 17, 2025 a38 bristol traffic crash airport delays congestion commute emergency roads A crash on the A38 near Bristol Airport has caused substantial delays during the evening rush hour. The incident resulted in partial road closures, affecting traffic flow in both directions. Commuters are advised to expect …
Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge, Serving 20,000 Drivers Daily, Set for Christmas Day Demolition Tuesday, December 9, 2025 weston-super-mare winterstoke bridge demolition wwii infrastructure transport construction heritage roads The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital artery used by approximately 20,000 vehicles daily, is scheduled for demolition on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to facilitate … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Residents still dealing with cracked roads four years after moving to new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 housing roads development maintenance somerset acorn livewest property residents wedmore Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore have been battling ongoing issues with their housing development, four years after the first families moved in. Despite homes being occupied since 2021, many claim that … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Four years on, residents still face cracked roads in new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 residents roads maintenance housing development wedmore infrastructure acorn livewest council Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore are frustrated after four years of living in a new housing development still plagued by unfinished roads and poorly maintained communal areas. Since the first occupants … Read More