Barton Farm traffic plan given green light by Sherborne Town...

June 7, 2016, 6:54 am

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SHERBORNE Town Council has backed plans to block off part of a major junction in the town.Persimmon Homes wants to stop vehicles from joining the A30 from Barton Gardens and Trent Path Lane.Town clerk Trevor Savage said: "Anyone who violates this and enters this road will be committing a offence and would be prosecuted."READ MORE: New employment land at Barton Farm in Sherborne "could generate around 200 jobs"The move should stop Barton Gardens from becoming a rat run, but...

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A359 near Sparkford shut for more than three hours after tipper...

June 8, 2016, 3:08 am

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THE A359 near a Sparkford business park was closed for more than three hours yesterday (June 7) after a truck knocked over a telegraph pole. Avon and Somerset Constabulary said the road between Galhampton and the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, near Yeovil, was closed after a tipper lorry collided with the pole shortly after 6pm. A spokesman said: "We were called to the Cadbury Business Park at 6.20pm following a report that a tipper lorry had taken out a telegraph...

A303 westbound blocked near Wincanton following two-car crash

June 8, 2016, 8:34 am

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THERE is severe disruption on the A303 this afternoon (June 8) following a crash on the westbound carriageway. The crash occurred at around 4.15pm on the A303 between the B3081 Bourton junction and the A371 for Wincanton. The road is currently blocked on the westbound side following the crash, which involved two vehicles.The cause of the crash is not clear at this stage, but officers from Avon and Somerset Constabulary are understood to be at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the...

Crash on Bruton High Street leads to lorry blocking the road

July 5, 2016, 7:14 am

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A crash in the centre of Bruton has again resulted in a large vehicle blocking the road for other motorists.Somerset Live was sent a picture of a lorry obstructing the High Street – which is a narrow one way road – shortly before 2pm today (July 5).Avon and Somerset Constabulary has confirmed there was a blockage caused by a collision.MORE: Tributes to juggler killed in Glastonbury festival fireA police spokesman said: "We were made aware of a collision between a lorry and a van...

Crash near to Hospital roundabout in Yeovil

July 5, 2016, 12:15 pm

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A crash has occurred near to the Hospital Roundabout in Yeovil this evening (July 5). The incident is believed to have taken place on the A37 at Kingston near to the A30 at Queensway. It is not known at this stage what has caused the crash or if anybody has been injured. Did you see anything? Get in touch with me via email on josh.fordham@westgaz.co.uk if you are safe and legally free to do so. READ: Glastonbury fire victim 'a blessing' who touched lives and had 'immeasurable talent'...

Road works on A38 and crash on B3134 near B3135 causes heavy...

July 7, 2016, 11:52 am

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There is traffic disruption this evening (July 7) in Somerset due to road works and a crash.Vehicles are facing significant queues and congestion on the A38 due to maintenance.Near Bridgwater and the Huntworth roundabout, traffic is slow in the area of road works.Further north on the A38, near Burnham-on-Sea, there is also road works related congestion on Bristol Road between the Pillmore Lane junction and East Brent roundabout.MORE: Shocked women catch Subway worker asleep in Wells store - and...

Which roads in Wincanton will soon become 20mph?

July 7, 2016, 10:00 pm

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Wincanton Town Council has unveiled more details of the 20mph speed limit which will soon be implemented in the town centre. The Western Gazette reported in January that Somerset County Council was taking forward a small highway improvement scheme to expand Wincanton's existing 20mph limit, which is in places in several areas near the town's schools. At the town council's most recent meeting, Mayor Howard Ellard laid out some of the roads which would be included in the extension - and hinted...

M5 crash: Two crashes in 30 minutes including a four vehicle...

July 8, 2016, 4:34 am

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A lane on the M5 has been closed after two crashes in less than 30 minutes including a four vehicle pile-up.The crash between Junction 22 and Junction 21 northbound is causing long queues after the third lane had to be closed just after 11.15am by the police.An Avon and Somerset police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the four car crash at 11.15am and after recovery vehicles had removed the cars the road was shortly re-opened."At 11.30am there was a second smaller incident in the...

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A303 blocked following three vehicle crash

July 8, 2016, 7:52 am

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A crash on the A303 is causing long delays for road users.The A303 is blocked due to a crash involving three vehicles and there are currently long delays in both directions near the Furzehedge junction.The incident on the road near the A350 Chicklade is currently affecting the B3095 Chetcombe Road, Chicklade.Congestion is currently stretching back as far as Mere bypass. Road users are being advised to find alternate routes where possible and to allow extra time in their journey for...

A37 crash causes delays

July 9, 2016, 4:09 am

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Reports are coming in of a crash on the A37 near Binegar.It appears that both directions are affected by the incident which happened just after 12.30pm.The incident is believed to be causing congestion near the B3135 Roemead Road junction.At present it is not known if anyone has been injured and how many vehicles are involved in the incident.MORE: Fire crews battle house fire for three hoursRead more of today's top news stories

Mobile speed camera locations for Somerset for week commencing...

July 9, 2016, 7:01 am

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Avon and Somerset Constabulary has published a list of places at which mobile speed cameras will be in operation throughout the next week. Please note that mobile enforcement may still take place at other locations within the Avon and Somerset police area.Mendip:A359 Station Road, Wanstrow (30mph) Site: 7049A36 Standerwick (40mph) Site: 3217A361, Doulting (30mph) Site: 3264A361, Rode (30mph) Site: 7084A362 Vallis Road, Frome (30mph) Site: 7019A366, Farleigh Hungerford (30mph) Site: 3158A37,...

Emergency services called to Shepton crash

July 10, 2016, 1:12 am

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Emergency services were called to a crash on Old Frome Road in Shepton Mallet after people were believed to be trapped in a vehicle.Two fire engines from Shepton were sent to the scene at 7.23am this morning.MORE:Police and fire crews called to Crewkerne fireOn arrival the incident commander confirmed road traffic collision involving a single vehicle, one casualty in the vehicle but not trapped, crews at work liasing with police and paramedics.Crews removed the vehicle roof so the casualty could...

Crash on A38 in Bridgwater causing heavy traffic and delays

July 10, 2016, 8:44 am

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There is heavy traffic in Bridgwater this afternoon (July 10) after a crash in the town.A collision on the A38 Bristol Road is causing the delays, according to reports.Apparently the incident took place near the Wylds Road junction.MORE: What to do if you find a dog trapped in a hot carReports of the crash are unconfirmed and more details are not known at this time. It is believed to have taken place around 4pm.Motorists are however advised to avoid the area if alternative routes are possible.A...

Road closures to affect A303 and M5 in Somerset

July 10, 2016, 12:19 pm

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Two of Somerset's major roads will be affected by mid-July closures.The A303 and M5 are used by thousands of motorists in the county for their commutes to and from work each day.A closure will affect the A303 on the Cartgate roundabout near Yeovil.The carriageway will be closed every night between 8pm and 6am from Tuesday (July 12) until Friday (July 15).MORE: Teenager with autism given dream arrival at prom in Audi by Yeovil garage A Highways England spokesman said that diversions would be...

A303 crash causes delays for commuters

July 11, 2016, 12:42 am

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Traffic is moving slowly along the A303 eastbound following a crash in Sparkford.The incident happened before the junction with the A359.Traffic is slow from the Hazlegrove roundabout.Commuters are being advised to find an alternative route where possible.MORE: Mobile speed camera locations for Somerset for week commencing Monday, July 11

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Crash affecting A303 traffic between Yeovil and Crewkerne

July 11, 2016, 2:07 am

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A crash is affecting traffic on the A303 this morning (July 11) between Yeovil and Crewkerne.The crash has occurred in the eastbound direction and traffic is slow but reportedly moving.The incident has occurred between the A356 Crewkerne turn-off and the A3088 Cartgate Roundabout.It is not known at this stage what has caused the crash or if anyone has been injured.Did you see anything? Get in touch with me by email at: josh.fordham@westgaz.co.uk if you are safe and legally free to do so.READ:...

Traffic building in Taunton up after crash near M5

July 11, 2016, 5:28 am

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Traffic is building up in Taunton following a crash this afternoon (July 11).The A358 has been partially blocked at the M5 junction 25 and congestions is reportedly backing up to Lipe Lane.It is not known what has caused the crash at this stage or if anyone has been injured.Did you see anything? Get in touch with me by email at: josh.fordham@westgaz.co.uk if you are safe and legally free to do so.READ: Driver charged with possession of class A drugs after wall crash in Yeovil

Boy hit by car on Cheddon Road near Taunton Academy

July 13, 2016, 2:03 am

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A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car close to Taunton Academy this morning (July 13). The incident has reportedly taken place on Cheddon Road near to Ladymead Road in the town at around 8.45am. The road is partially blocked but traffic is still moving. One ambulance was sent to attend. Below shows a map of the area where the boy was hit by a car.MORE: Taunton sex attacker David Best jailed after assaulting two women on the same day A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service said:...

Woman in her 20s injured after two car crash that blocked road...

July 13, 2016, 5:16 am

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A two vehicle crash has blocked a road near Ilminster this afternoon (July 13). A woman in her 20s has suffered minor injuries after the crash on Donyatt Hill near Shave Lane. According to reports traffic is building up and the road has been blocked. READ: Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting outside Bristol's Jolly Roger pubA spokesman for Avon and Somerset Constabulary said: "We were called at 12.30pm to reports of a two vehicle RTC in Donyatt."A woman in her 20s...

​Somerset traffic disruption - congestion on M5 Bridgwater and...

July 13, 2016, 11:28 pm

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There are reports of traffic congestion in Somerset this morning.There is congestion on the A38 near the M5 junction. This is at junction 24 in Huntworth around Bridgwater south, this is affecting traffic both ways.There is congestion on the A39 near Mill Lane, Coxley, near Wells. There is slow traffic on A39 Main Road in both directions in Coxley near the Mill Lane junction in the roadworks area. This is affecting traffic both ways.Finally, there is congestion on the A37 in Pensford. There is...