Bridgwater’s Traffic Woes Set to Intensify Without Strategic Housing Development Planning, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic congestion housing development planning somerest council infrastructure transport Bridgwater faces escalating traffic congestion unless a more strategic approach is taken to the mounting housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s housing growth is propelled by several major factors, … Read More
Bridgwater’s Traffic Woes Demand New Strategy for Housing Developments, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset council congestion planning infrastructure transport Bridgwater is facing mounting traffic congestion that threatens to worsen unless the impact of new large-scale housing developments is managed more effectively, a local councillor has cautioned. The town is experiencing rapid … Read More
Upgrading Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Deemed of Limited Benefit Amid Rising Costs Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic council transport somerset congestion upgrade construction Plans to upgrade Bridgwater’s busy Cross Rifles roundabout have been abandoned, with officials stating the project would offer limited benefits and cause significant disruption for local motorists. The Cross Rifles roundabout … Read More
Limited Benefits Seen in Proposed Upgrade to Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic somersetcouncil crossrifles transport congestion levellingup highways A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor … Read More
30mph Speed Limit Imposed at Somerset’s Edithmead Roundabout Near M5 for Upcoming Upgrades Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset a38 edithmead roundabout speedlimit traffic transport infrastructure cycling safety Somerset Council has announced a temporary 30mph speed limit on the approaches to the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 motorway. This reduction will be in effect for approximately two months starting January 19, as … Read More
A303 Closed Following Three-Car Collision Near Stonehenge Saturday, January 17, 2026 a303 stonehenge collision crash roadclosure traffic emergency vehicles accident transport The A303 was temporarily closed after a collision involving three cars near the Stonehenge site. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to assist those involved and manage traffic disruptions. Authorities have …