Crash on A39 near Wells causing delays
Somerset motorists face delays near Wells this lunchtime (November 23) following a crash on the A39.The crash occurred on Old Wells Road in Hallatrow, near The Old Station Inn and the junction with Hart’s Lane.There are currently no reports of injuries or fatalities, and it is not presently clear how many vehicles were involved.Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being, to use alternative routes and to allow more time for their journeys.MORE: Yeovil police station to close and…

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Author: Daniel Mumby

M5 roadworks: motorists facing closures for road and drainage…
Numerous roadworks are set to take place on the M5 over the next 24 hours, with repairs and drainage work being planned throughout Somerset.Highways England has published a detailed list of all the area which will be affected by the current round of roadworks.It is not clear how much of the roadworks programme is being carried out in response to the flooding and heavy rain brought on by Storm Angus.Here is a list of all the roadworks due to take place on the M5:MORE: Out of the woods? Worst of…

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Author: Daniel Mumby

Roadworks taking place in Somerset and Dorset from November 21
Storm Angus has been and gone, leaving a large amount of disruption in its wake.But even while the worst is over, Somerset and Dorset residents face a fair amount of roadworks to make their week that little bit more hectic.Here are the major roadworks for your area for the next seven days:—A303 EastboundThe A303 eastbound will be closed overnight between Thursday (November 24) and Friday (November 25) between the A3088 for Yeovil and the Podimore roundabout for the A37 and A372. This is due to…

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A303 and A37 traffic: Abnormal load's journey to close A37 and…
The journey of an abnormal load will lead to the closure of the A37 this week and is also expected to affect
traffic on the A303.

According to AM Beaton Haulage Ltd a large load will be making the journey from
Somerset to Northampton.

Ricky Frier, who will be driving the load this week on Friday (November 18), said this could be the first of a number of abnormal loads to make the journey.

He explained the load is the hull of an eco-friendly boat manufactured in Babcary in Somerset….

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Author: LiamTrim