Village Traffic Delays Persist Despite Adjusted Traffic Light Timings Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More
Major Bus Lane in Weston-super-Mare Closes as Key Junction Upgrades Begin Wednesday, January 28, 2026 weston-super-mare bristolroad buslane queensway junction roadworks publictransport infrastructure traffic busserviceimprovement sport Starting today, January 28, a significant bus lane on Bristol Road in Weston-super-Mare, near the Food Warehouse, will close to all general traffic. This closure is part of a crucial junction improvement project in … Read More
Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Local Business to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile sl-ate businessclosure arts community somersetcouncil localbusiness urbanregeneration The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’—officially known as the Celebration Mile project—have been widely criticized for their negative impact on local businesses, culminating in the imminent closure of the unique … Read More
Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Café and Art Space to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater sl-ate roadworks celebrationmile businessclosure somerset community artspace localbusiness construction The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s much-maligned ‘Misery Mile’ have been linked directly to the closure of SL-ATE, a unique café and art space beloved by locals. The combined café, designer fashion shop, and art gallery … Read More
30mph Speed Limit Imposed on Key Somerset Roundabout Near M5 for Upcoming Roadworks Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset m5 edithmead roundabout speedlimit roadworks a38 cycling pedestrian safety Somerset Council has announced a temporary 30mph speed limit will be enforced at the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 for two months. This measure, effective from January 19 until at least March 20, aims to facilitate … Read More
Somerset Council Apologises for Long Queues on A39 Near Minehead Friday, January 16, 2026 somerset minehead a39 traffic roadworks dunster congestion council exmoor butlins Somerset Council has issued a formal apology following significant delays and long queues on the A39 near Minehead, caused by ongoing roadworks at the Dunster Steep junction. The council commenced upgrading and replacing … Read More