Roads

A38

Crash on A38 Causes Significant Delays in Somerset

A crash on the A38 has caused significant delays for motorists traveling through Somerset. Emergency services attended the scene promptly, but the incident has led to slow-moving traffic and extended travel times in the area. …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Somerset

Somerset’s Roads Among the Deadliest in the UK for Drivers

Recent data from the Department for Transport highlights Somerset as one of the deadliest places to drive in Great Britain. According to provisional casualty figures for 2024, there were 1,633 fatalities on British roads—a …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

M4

M4 Traffic Disrupted Following Vehicle Fire

A vehicle fire on the M4 has caused significant traffic delays, frustrating motorists traveling along this busy route. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, working to extinguish the blaze and clear the …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Major Transport Schemes Set to Transform Somerset by 2050

Somerset is poised for a major transport overhaul that promises safer roads, enhanced rail services, and stronger links to local employment hubs. These ambitious plans have been outlined by the Peninsula Transport …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Frome

Community Feedback Sought on Frome's Safer School Streets Trial

Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

M5

M5 Crash Causes Major Northbound Traffic Delays

A crash on the northbound carriageway of the M5 has led to significant traffic queues. Drivers are advised to expect delays as emergency services attend to the scene and clear the incident. Motorists are urged to plan …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

M4

Traffic Chaos Eases After Crash Closes Lanes Near Bath

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. …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Somerset

Potholes Plague Somerset Roads, Drivers Demand Action

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Somerset

Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs

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 of an …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Bath Council Prepares to Close Roads for New LTNs

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read