.Somerset Road Safety are running a campaign to raise awareness of the ‘ #Fatal5 ’ – these are the five main causes of death on the road.

Are you a fatal 5 driver? If you do any of these while driving, you put yourself and others at risk.

For information: somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

⛔️Upcoming Road Closure ⛔️
#Service1
Closure of Weymouth Road, Evercreech.
7th - 10th May
During this closure we won't be able to serve the Village Hall and Weymouth Road. The alternate stop will be at Ashcroft Surgery.
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Update on the #M5 👇

‼️Traffic alert - if you're heading north from Somerset #M5 is closed ⛔👇

Yellow warning in place for wind until 10pm tonight - please watch out for fallen branches or trees on the road. If you come across a problem on the road you can report it quickly and easily here: somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-a…

⚠️ There is a burst main on the A38 Taunton Road, outside the Skoda dealership. Wessex Water are on site and will be implementing 3-way traffic signals.

It is likely that lights will be in place over the weekend, possibly longer. Please plan ahead before you travel.

Afternoon! Please see below 👇 - this is essential work to keep the gas supply running! We are getting reports that signage is being moved. That's frustrating for everyone. Please bear with Wales&West Utilities. There's only one way to maintain underground assets!

Here are some of the most common excuses that people give for not wearing a seatbelt. 👇

Seatbelts reduce the risk of death for drivers by 50%. Please buckle up before you go, it could save your life.

More on the #FatalFive 👉somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

Avon and Somerset Police ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU)

Taunton Silk Mills Park and Ride is now open - thank you for your patience.

⚠️ URGENT SERVICE UPDATE
for Service 19
on Wednesday 10th April at 0915
Owing to the earlier advised traffic congestion, the 0900 journey on this service is running 13 minutes late.
Please accept our apologies for the delay to your journey Travel Somerset

We have temporary signals in place on the A371, Cross Lane, Axbridge for safety reasons due a Openreach cover which needs repairing. BT are aware and will be dealing with this asap.

CLICK is the sound of 4 mates a week being saved by seat belts.

4 unbelted young people are killed or seriously injured every week.

Wear your seatbelt, save a life.

#FatalFive THINK! Road Safety Avon and Somerset Police ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Scene from Blue Anchor earlier today. It's still very windy out there - please take care, be aware there may be debris and fallen trees. If you do spot a problem please report it here somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-a…

Expect delays on the A37 Dorchester Road between Hooper’s Lane and Prowle’s Cross
Additional temporary lights in place due to a safety issue with a manhole cover.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please be aware there is an unauthorised encampment on the Silk Mills Park and Ride site and we are taking the appropriate steps. Our welfare and enforcement teams will be visiting the site and a legal process is underway. Bus services are currently running as normal.

⚠️ Road closures will be in place in Taunton Town Centre tomorrow (Wed 3 Apr 2024) 12pm - 3pm.

This is to facilitate the opening ceremony of the Knife Angel, a sculpture visiting Somerset as part of a nationwide tour.

Find out more about it here 👉 somerset.gov.uk/community-leis…