Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained across mainland UK, according to a recently published league table by the Department for Transport (DfT). Amid a £1.5 billion investment in the South …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Residents in Somerset and surrounding areas have been alerted to an impending freeze, as the Met Office issues an ice warning effective from midnight on Wednesday, 19 November, until 11am. Forecasters predict that surface …
Bridgwater’s road congestion crisis has escalated into a national concern, with the town’s MP urging Parliament to debate the mounting traffic “gridlock”. At the heart of the issue is the Cross Rifles roundabout, one of …
Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed …
Commuters in Taunton faced significant disruptions during the evening rush hour after the A358 was blocked, causing extensive delays across the area. The blockage led to heavy congestion, forcing drivers to seek alternative …
The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by …
A serious crash on the M5 near Taunton has resulted in extensive traffic congestion throughout the area. The accident, which occurred during peak travel times, caused long delays for motorists as emergency services worked to …
Lidl has responded to accusations that mistakes during the construction of its Wellington store are causing delays to the new railway station project in Somerset. At a Somerset Council planning committee meeting on August 26 …
National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered …