Work to cut traffic on A38 in Somerset major road given go-ahead
Plans for a new rail station in Wellington have also been approved.North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell said: "The A38 MRN will improve capacity on our roads, making journeys smoother, safer and more reliable."The scheme also includes sustainable options for getting around such as the widening of walking and cycling paths and new crossings for the Strawberry Line."Some key areas in Somerset which are set to be updated are Edithmead roundabout, which authorities said would get a "through-about" option and the creation of a staggered junction at Cross.For North Somerset, traffic signalling software has been proposed for Barrow Street Junction, and there are to be improvements at various points on the airport terminal roundabout.
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