The National Infrastructure Planning website has the latest news on the A358 improvement scheme including the Scoping Report (with maps) submitted to the Secretary of State in March 2021 and the Scoping Opinion dated 5th May 2021.
J25 & Nexus Roundabout changes.
A358 Latest – the categorisation of this project has now changed to:
Committed for RP2 – construction of this project is expected to start by 1 April 2025. Further detail can be found at the Department for Transport website. … Continue reading →
A358 Preferred Route Announcement
Highways England (HE) have today announced their preferred route for the A358. Click here to go to the HE Project Page and here to go to the announcement document. As soon as we have had the chance to digest it thoroughly, the Parish Council will hold a meeting to discuss … Continue reading →
M5 J25 Update
Click here for the latest bulletin from the main contractor. … Continue reading →
M5 J25 bulletin 17th May 2019
Re-modelling of the Junction 25 gyratory system will begin on Sunday 19th May 2019 with works taking place through the night to keep any disruption to a minimum. The majority of the works will take place between Sunday and Thursday, 8pm to 6am, when lanes on the roundabout gyratory and … Continue reading →
A358 National Audit Office Report & Summary
Our local engineer Rob Hossell has prepared this summary of a recent NAO report. To see the full report click here. Hi All, As suggested, I thought it best to pull out the key facts and provide an analysis of this National Audit Office (NAO) Report, as they are the … Continue reading →
A358 Community Forum
The above forum met last week and whilst there has been no announcement regarding a proposed route, the following gives a rough outline of the timetable that Highways England are working to: · The Preferred Route Announcement (PRA) – before 21st June (unless anything unforeseen intervenes); · The design and development stage – … Continue reading →
M5 J25 Improvement Scheme
The improvement scheme is due to start in March 2019. A “drop-in” session has been arranged by the contractors, Alun Griffiths, to be held in Ruishton Village Hall on the 7th and 14th March between 3pm and 8pm. All invited. Click here to view the invitation letter. … Continue reading →
Stoke St Mary Final Response
Stoke st Mary Parish Council have recently submitted their final response to Highways England regarding the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling Scheme. Click here to view the submission. … Continue reading →