https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/wsp/Recent content in wsp on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:04 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-eyes-1bn-government-fund-to-repair-aging-bridges-and-structures/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:04 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-eyes-1bn-government-fund-to-repair-aging-bridges-and-structures/Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local authorities across England, enabling them to fix “crumbling bridges, falling flyovers, and deteriorating tunnels” that have long been neglected. The council is expected to submit its bid within weeks, though it has yet to pinpoint specific structures it would prioritize if successful.