Traffic

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 closure councillor tractor traffic nationalhighways roads transport police

A Somerset councillor has openly admitted to blocking a local road using his tractor and trailer during a recent extended closure of the M5 motorway. The closure, which lasted several hours, compounded ongoing traffic issues … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 roadblock councillor tractor traffic closure infrastructure protest localgovernment

During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 traffic police incident delay road transport travel safety highway

Traffic on the M5 has begun to ease after a temporary stop caused by a police incident. Drivers experienced delays while authorities managed the situation, but normal traffic conditions have now resumed.

Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 traffic police incident delay motorway congestion safety road highway

Traffic on the M5 motorway has returned to normal after a temporary stop caused by a police-related incident. Authorities briefly halted vehicles to manage the situation safely, leading to some delays. Once the issue was …

Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 somerset traffic accident crash delay motorway lanes emergency transport

Significant delays have hit the M5 in Somerset this morning after a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of several lanes. Motorists faced traffic jams extending for miles as emergency services worked to clear the scene. … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 cheddar safety wedmoreroad roadsafety schoolchildren crossings somersetcouncil pedestrian traffic community

A concerned Somerset resident has highlighted pressing safety issues on Wedmore Road in Cheddar, a heavily trafficked route frequented by children walking to school daily. Although the road has a 30mph speed limit and … Read More