Author: Lesley Webb

Road Closure

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Urgent Road Closure: – ttro542903W(WS)-OR-New Road, Wootton Courtenay

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at New Road, Wootton Courtenay which will commence on 14th May 2026 – 15th May 2026 (09:30 – 15:30) for a total of 2 days.

This will enable Openreach to access overhead network – cabling to restore customer service. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permittedon this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792, quoting reference: ttro542903W(WS)

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150171835 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.
      
With regards
Road Closures Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk
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Bus News

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Taunton Park & Ride single tickets are only £1!

Patronage on the Park and Ride service from Gateway (M5 J25) via the town, Musgrove Hospital and Silk Mills to the West continues to rise along with a 6.2% footfall increase in Taunton. The service runs every 20 minutes until 8pm Mon-Fri (6pm Saturday) then less frequently until 11pm (Mon-Sat) using the 1E for Silk Mills and 30 for Gateway (M5 J25). The double decker service is well used by both visitors plus those who live on the route but there is always room for more!

Bus not turned up or arrived more than 20 minutes late?

See the Somerset Bus Passenger Charter for your options. Some operators may offer a travel vouchers.

How do I track my bus?

  • Bustimes.org – this covers all buses.
  • Operators app or website

Where do I get bus timetables?

  • Special mention for TravelineSW. Type in your route number, click the relevant service.Select whether you want just the main stops and press ‘PDF’. The website will generate your own personalised timetable which can be printed out. Where bus routes have been mentioned in this newsletter, the links provided are to TravelineSW timetables.
  • Timetables are also available on the operators website or via Bustimes.org
  • Over the last few years we have persuaded some bus operators to continue to fund the printing of timetables however we are finding this more challenging. Local libraries will often print timetables for a small fee. We also fund a small number for distribution at our bus stalls.

How do I plan my journey?

How much is a bus journey?

All single bus journeys are capped at £3 until at least March 2027.

Some operators offer discounted tickets for short journeys, area based tickets or group tickets. Consider these to save money.