Transport and Logistics Network
A Somerset MP has demanded a debate in parliament over the length and frequency of closures on the M5. Motorists using the M5 in Somerset[1] have had to endure numerous lengthy closures and diversions over the last 12 months as a result of maintenance …
A section of the M5 in Somerset is closed in both directions this morning (Sunday, March 23) due to a serious crash. The incident happened near Bridgwater at around 3am.
According to the traffic site Inrix both carriageways northbound and southbound ar…
Heavy delays occurred on the A39 today (Thursday, February 20) after a car and a van collided at Washford Cross.
A road closure was needed as police attended the scene with at least one fire engine spotted by the public.
The road is currently partial…
A road was closed after a crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry near North Devon District Hospital this afternoon (Thursday, December 5). A stretch of the A39 Shirwell Road northbound carriageway[1] was shut and motorists were urged to avoid the are…
An A-road in Somerset was closed, leaving traffic moving slowly, after a crash this morning. The A39 Bath Road was shut in both directions at Ashcott, just outside of Street.
Google Maps reported delays in the area, in both directions. The road was clo…
People were queuing up for hours in their vehicles yesterday, with many unhappy with the long delays to their journeys.
That was until Taunton-based business, Dough Bros, thought of a way to cheer up some of the people who were stuck on the M5.
People …
The nightmare continues for drivers on the M5 who now face 20 miles of congestion. There are delays of around four hours heading south through Somerset today (Friday, October 25) after a lorry containing hazardous chemicals erupted into flames between …
Northbound lanes have reopened, but delays continue to impact drivers, Travel Somerset has said.The truck was transporting “agricultural grade milk powder” for Mole Valley, the agricultural supplies company said.A spokesperson for Mole Valley added: “I…
Taunton’s Toneway is now dealing with a huge traffic backlog as people look to get off the M5 and reroute their journey.
There are also delays on the A358, with reports of delays of six minutes increasing Southbound in Somerset.
The M5 is dealing with …
A large amount of traffic built up today on the A39, as a car collided with a lorry between Pen Hill and Old Bristol Road.
Attending the scene, police helped traffic flow through following the crash, with an air ambulance and other ambulances at the sc…