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BBC News
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
M5 roadworks on track as Wellington businesses impacted
Major resurfacing work that left some business owners "petrified" is causing less disruption than expected, says the local weeks into the M5 Junction 26 closure at Wellington, Somerset Council said it was on track and on budget to complete the £5.7m upgrade project work by locals and businesses were not happy with the closure of the junction and the A38 link road when it was announced. One trader since says it has been a "nightmare" to travel up and down the councillor Richard Wilkins, lead member for transport and waste at Somerset Council, said: "Of course, people were extremely worried but the roads have coped really well." Mr Wilkins added: "We're still on track, the work is progressing. We should be finished on time. About 8,000 tonnes of asphalt have already gone down and that's of a total of about 16,000."We'll get this done, get it finished and have a fantastic new road at the end of it." Seb Toon, owner of TLC Garage Services, said the closure had had "quite a bit of an impact"."Jobs we normally do on the motorway that were previously a 19-mile (31km) round-trip are now more like 40 miles (64km)," he added."It's taking us an hour sometimes to get back from Taunton to here, which has been a bit of a nightmare." Meanwhile, Emma Slocom, director of Apple Campers at Foxmoor Business Park in Wellington, said it had been "harder" for some of their customers who come from Bristol and Cornwall."We're based at Foxmore business park which is just off junction 26 so it's been a big disruption but it's not been as bad as we expected," Ms Slocom added.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Further 'general housekeeping' road closures planned
A rolling programme of work to Derbyshire's dual carriageways will continue through "general housekeeping" programme began in July with closures required for grass cutting, tree and shrub trimming, gulley and drain clearing and repairs to potholes and road picks are also being carried out during the closures by district and borough Member for Potholes, Highways and Transport Councillor Charlotte Hill, said closures had been planned "outside of peak times" where possible and "lots of different jobs" would be tackled "at the same time". The A619 Rother Way, in Chesterfield, will be closed on Saturday 2 August between 04:00 and 11:00 A61 will also be closed in Chesterfield from Tesco to Hornsbridge roundabout on Sunday 3 August between 04:00 and 16:00 GMT, and from Tesco to Whittington Moor roundabout on Sunday 10 August between 04:00 and 16: is also planned further along A61 near Derby which will lead to a closure from Little Eaton to Pektron island on both Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August, between 21:00 and 04:00 the next day. The A516 has lane closures scheduled from the A38 junction to Mickleover roundabout on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 August between 09:30 and 15:30, and along Derby Road, Hilton, underneath the A50, on Friday 8 August between 21:00 and 04:00 the next closures will be put in place on the A6007 Chalons Way in Ilkeston on Monday 11 August between 09:30 and 15: the A38 South Normanton has lane closures planned from M1 Junction 28 to the county boundary on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August, both from 04:00 to 11:00.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'Continents move faster than Stafford's roadworks'
A town is experiencing a "massive effect" from long-term disruption caused by multiple roadworks, say residents and has been taking place on a number of main roads in Stafford at various times over the last few years, including Lichfield Road, the A34, A513 Beaconside, A449 Wolverhampton Road, Doxey Road and Chell owners said the closures and temporary traffic lights, plus the congestion they caused, have led to a sharp decrease in footfall across the County Council said it would do everything it could to change the way roadworks were planned in order to minimise disruption. Former business owner Andy Keen told BBC Midlands Today that, while he understood roadworks had to take place, they needed to be done "faster", as they were causing people to shop elsewhere."Continents are moving faster than the roadworks are happening," he said. "The pace they're taking place at is just too slow. It needs to happen far, far quicker." Jill Atkinson, owner of Queensville Stores, based in Queensville, said the roadworks were currently the worst they have ever been in her 46 years at the shop."It's had a massive effect since last September," she said. "We're just a small business and it's been really, really hard."It's affecting us, our staff, our livelihood – absolutely everything, really. It's just gone from bad to worse."Mrs Atkinson said people often did not realise they could still visit the shop while the roadworks were in place, and they had to throw more out-of-date produce away due to the fall in customers."We've worked long and hard for many years, and it's like it's being taken away," she added. Councillor Peter Mason, cabinet member for highways at the council, said the authority would refrain from adding any new non-essential works in heavily disrupted areas for the next three months."It is very clear to me that we need to do more to improve the condition of Staffordshire's roads," he said."This does come with inevitable disruption, which is to be expected, but we must do everything we can to minimise this."This includes changing how we programme these works so not so many are done at the same time." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Penrith roadworks and closures to be aware of
AN interactive map is helping people in Penrith plan their journeys, to avoid getting stuck in traffic due to roadworks. The map, on the Cumberland Council website, has revealed where Penrith drivers were most likely to get stuck behind roadworks in July. Users can search by town, postcode or address and view planned works up to 12 months in advance. The map can also show incidents, live traffic and diversions. You can also filter what level of roadworks the map shows – from high impact to all works. From Monday to Sunday, 7pm until 6am, the A66 Westbound, from Penrith to Brougham, has lane closures and a layby closure for construction. This is due to be finished at the end of July. A66 roundabout. (Image: Cumberland Council) Temporary traffic lights have been fitted on the A6 in both directions at the B6262 near Brougham due to roadworks. On Beacon Edge, a road closure is in place for carriageway resurfacing from Carleton Hill. Pedestrian and dismounted cyclist access is permitted, and access for emergency vehicles only will be maintained. The works are due to be finished at the end of this month. Delays are likely on Kemplay Bank until the end of July due to roadworks and a road closure. There are also delays expected on Bridge Lane and Carleton Avenue, with diversions in place. To find out about the road maintenance works in your area, you can visit Cumberland Council's website here: .
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Roadworks in Coventry this week as summer holidays in full swing
Since it's the summer holiday, and many will be off, traffic may be busier than usual. The six-week summer holiday period is now in full swing. This means trying to keep the kids entertained with days out, weekend breaks, holidays, and staycations to make the days go by. Therefore, it is vital to know which roadworks are in place in Coventry to ensure you reach your desired location on time. There are many types of ongoing roadworks within Coventry, from cycleway installations, footway constructions, footway improvements, drainage works, HS2 works, and S278 works. Read more: New Coventry cycle lanes welcomed as locals say 'they make sense for the city' Here are the roadworks you need to be aware of this week in Coventry during the summer holidays. Corporation Street (from The Burges to West Orchards Way) - footway closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 1 for footway improvements. Charter Avenue (from Cromwell Lane to no 906) - road closure from 9:30am to 3:30pm until Friday, August 8 for footway reconstruction. Newington Close (junction with Rowington Close) - road closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 15 for verge protection scheme. Langbank Avenue (footpath with The Barley Lea) - footpath closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 22 for footway improvements. King William Street - three-way lights from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 1 for footway improvements, Clifford Bridge Road (section 1 Dorchester Way to Tesco Roundabout) from Monday, July 28 to Tuesday, September 30 - 24-hour lane closure for cycleway construction works. Sandpits Lane - road closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Thursday, August 7 for lining works. A444 Jimmy Hill Way (Stoke Heath Island to Binley Road) - 24-hour lane 1 southbound closure until Thursday, July 31 for works from inspection of retaining wall. Cross Road (from Eld Road to Canal Road) - road closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 8 for drainage works. Terry Road (near junction with St George's Road) - road closure from 7:30am to 4pm until Friday, August 15 for drainage works. For the latest roadworks currently ongoing in Coventry, visit the Coventry City Council website. Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it's FREE
