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
Somerset’s Coastal B3191 Road Faces Permanent Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Friday, June 6, 2025 somerset b3191 cleevehill roadclosure coastalerosion transport infrastructure community campaign tourism Residents of Somerset have just days left to object to the permanent closure of the B3191 Cleeve Hill—a crucial coastal road linking Watchet and Blue Anchor. This route has long been essential for local commuters and provided … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Invites Community Input on Future Facilities Thursday, June 5, 2025 taunton transport hub community council bus consultation facilities accessibility development Residents of Taunton have just a few days remaining to share their ideas on what community facilities should be included in the new town centre transport hub. Somerset Council has secured £2.7 million from the Department for … Read More
£750m Transport Investment Could Herald the Return of Trams to Bath Thursday, June 5, 2025 transport bath trams masstransit buses rail infrastructure westofengland sustainable investment Bath and North East Somerset Council has welcomed a landmark £752 million government investment in the West of England’s transport network, calling it a “turning point” for regional mobility. Labour West of England Metro … Read More