Somerset Council Apologises for Long Traffic Queues on A39 Near Minehead Friday, January 16, 2026 somerset a39 minehead traffic congestion roadworks dunster council delay exmoor Somerset Council has issued a formal apology following significant traffic congestion on the A39 near Minehead, caused by ongoing roadworks at the Dunster Steep junction. The scheme, which started on January 5, involves … 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
Controversial Bath LTN Could Be UK’s Worst, Say Campaigners Friday, January 16, 2026 bath liveableneighborhood ltn traffic winifredslane schoolsafety campaigners trafficcongestion cycling localcouncil Campaigners have labeled the trial liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Bath as the city’s most problematic — and possibly the worst in the UK. Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering making permanent its … Read More
Controversial Bath Liveable Neighbourhood Could Be the Worst in UK, Say Campaigners Friday, January 16, 2026 bath liveableneighbourhood traffic winifredslane schools safety campaigners congestion ltn arcadis Campaigners are raising serious concerns about a liveable neighbourhood (also known as a low traffic neighbourhood, or LTN) trial in Bath, claiming it may be the worst in the city—and possibly the entire UK. Bath and North … Read More
Major £6 Million Upgrade to Somerset’s A46 Begins This Weekend Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 highways upgrade infrastructure roadworks safety drainage resurfacing traffic A significant investment worth £6 million is underway to enhance a critical route in Somerset. National Highways is set to improve the A46 between the London Road roundabout and the Cold Ashton roundabout, delivering safer … Read More
M5 Closed After Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Ongoing Updates Tuesday, January 13, 2026 m5 motorway pedestrian crash fatality accident closure traffic emergency investigation The M5 motorway has been closed indefinitely after a pedestrian was fatally struck in a serious collision. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, but sadly, the pedestrian did not survive. Authorities have … Read More