Free Bus Travel for Children Under 16 in the West of England This Summer Tuesday, June 10, 2025 bus travel children westofengland summer free transport schools fares support This summer, children and young people under 16 in the West of England will be able to travel free on buses throughout the school holidays. Starting from July 19 until September 5, this new initiative, funded by the West of … Read More
M5 Junction 26 Link Road Set for Three-Month Closure Tuesday, June 10, 2025 m5 somerset chelston highways refurbishment closure transport infrastructure motorway construction The M5 motorway’s Junction 26 and the A38 Chelston link road near Wellington are set to undergo a significant transformation, with a three-month closure beginning Sunday night. Somerset Council is commencing a £5.7 million … Read More
Future of Long-Lost Portishead Railway Revival Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Announcement Tuesday, June 10, 2025 portishead railway reopening transport funding bristol spendingreview infrastructure politics metromayor The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. … Read More
Demand for Clear End Date as Disruptive Bridgwater Roadworks Continue Monday, June 9, 2025 bridgwater roadworks council celebrationmile infrastructure delays businesses construction transport economy Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover … Read More
Live: Crash Near Bridgwater Causes Temporary Road Closure in Both Directions Friday, June 6, 2025 bridgwater crash traffic roadclosure accident delay emergency transport queuing incident A road near Bridgwater has been temporarily closed in both directions due to a crash. Authorities responded promptly to the incident, but the closure has resulted in significant traffic delays, with vehicles queuing on both …
Final push for new Wellington railway station ahead of major announcement Friday, June 6, 2025 wellington railway transport somerset government investment infrastructure development rail spending One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been … Read More