Transport

Thursday, August 28, 2025 northsomerset council stgeorgescross roadsafety civicpride highways legal community yatton transport

North Somerset Council has issued a clear warning to residents: stop painting the St George’s Cross over road markings. While the council recognizes and values civic pride, it emphasizes that such expressions must be done … Read More

Thursday, August 28, 2025 a303 somerset junction nationalhighways transport congestion infrastructure safety peninsulatransport roads sport

National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered … Read More

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 m5 somerset infrastructure transport roadworks construction rubblization sustainability junction26 highways

Somerset Council has confirmed the early reopening of Junction 26 on the M5 motorway and the A38 Chelston Link Road, delighting drivers who faced months of disruption. The major infrastructure project, originally scheduled to … Read More

Monday, August 25, 2025 taunton transport hub buses somerset construction publictransport infrastructure bsip community sport

Somerset Council has announced that construction of Taunton’s long-awaited new transport hub could commence as soon as January 2026. This follows the council securing £2.7 million in funding from the Department for … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 m5 traffic incident emergency motorway congestion delay transport road accident

The M5 motorway has come to a complete standstill following reports of a major incident. Traffic was immediately halted, causing significant delays and congestion along the route. Emergency services are currently at the scene …

Saturday, August 23, 2025 m5 traffic incident emergency motorway closure commuters delay transport road

A major incident has brought all traffic on the M5 motorway to a standstill. Authorities have closed the road as emergency services respond to the situation. Commuters are advised to avoid the area until further notice and …