Update on Somerset's New M5 Services as Year-Long Roadworks Loom Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset m5 bridgwater roadworks cyclelink welcomebreak transport infrastructure planning construction Bridgwater drivers should prepare for significant disruption as roadworks commence for up to a year to build a new cycle link serving upcoming M5 services. S. Notaro Land Ltd. received outline planning permission in September … Read More
M5 Diversion Routes Detailed Amid Massive Two-Hour Delays Friday, June 26, 2026 m5 motorway traffic delays diversion incident congestion closure travel roadworks A major incident on the M5 motorway has resulted in severe delays, with drivers facing hold-ups of up to two hours. Authorities have implemented diversion routes to manage the congestion, though it remains unclear when the … Read More
Heatwave Halts Repairs to 'Liquified' Stretch of A30 in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset a30 heatwave roadworks repairs bitumen surfacedressing trafficsafety highways kielybrothers Repairs to a vulnerable section of the A30 in Somerset have been delayed due to ongoing heatwave conditions, which caused the road surface to “liquify” following extreme weather in late May. Somerset Council, … Read More
Heatwave Forces Delay in Repairs to ‘Liquefied’ A30 Section in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 heatwave somerset a30 roadworks bitumen repairs trafficsafety surfacedressing kielybrothers infrastructure A severe heatwave has postponed crucial repair work on a stretch of the A30 in Somerset after extreme temperatures caused the road surface to “liquefy.” In late May, Somerset Council and its contractor Kiely Brothers … Read More
M5 Drivers Warned of Possible Disruptions Due to 148-Tonne Load This Weekend Thursday, June 18, 2026 m5 transportation traffic delays heavyload convoy roadworks safety motoring logistics sport Motorists using the M5 motorway this weekend should prepare for potential delays and disruptions. A heavy and oversized load weighing 148 tonnes is scheduled to be transported along this key route. Authorities are advising … Read More
Summer Closure of A361 Burrowbridge Scaled Back Following Local Feedback Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset a361 burrowbridge closures roadworks traffic somersetlevels infrastructure diversion council Somerset Council has revised its plans for the closure of a crucial route over the Somerset Levels this summer. The A361, a vital link connecting Taunton to Somerset villages such as Street, Glastonbury, and Langport, was … Read More