Live Somerset Flood Updates: Road Closures, Warnings, and Traffic Alerts Amid Storm Ingrid Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset flooding stormingrid roadclosures traffic warnings emergency weather rains safety Storm Ingrid has brought heavy rains and strong winds to Somerset, causing significant flooding across the region. Authorities have issued numerous road closures and warnings to keep residents safe as water levels continue to … Read More
Partial Closure of M5 Slip Road Following Crash Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 sliproad crash traffic closure delays emergency transportation accident congestion sport A crash on the M5 has led to a partial closure of one of its slip roads, causing significant traffic slowdowns in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to plan their journeys accordingly. Emergency services are …
Cyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash on A350 Near Lacock National Trust Site Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cyclist crash a350 lacock nationaltrust police investigation collision roadclosure traffic A tragic collision on the A350 near the National Trust site in Lacock has claimed the life of a 64-year-old cyclist. The incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on January 20. Wiltshire Police confirmed that the cyclist was … Read More
Criticism Mounts Over 'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure traffic development transport congestion junctions urbanplanning localgovernment Somerset’s planning strategy has come under intense scrutiny, with experts and local stakeholders criticizing what they describe as a ‘piecemeal’ approach. The concern centers around the impact this fragmented … Read More
'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Sparks Criticism Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure transport traffic congestion development junctions strategy criticism Somerset’s current planning strategy has drawn sharp criticism from local residents and transport experts, who warn that a fragmented or ‘piecemeal’ approach could place significant strain on several major … Read More
Bridgwater Traffic Congestion to Worsen Without Coordinated Housing Development Strategy, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset congestion planning council infrastructure transport Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the … Read More