A HOST of roads in Taunton and Wellington are set to be resurfaced during a rolling programme of works until March next year.

Somerset Council has announced the programme of roadworks, which will start in the new year, to improve the condition of roads and make the routes safer – and minimising the risk of potholes.

All works will take place in the evenings or overnight – with some closures in place.

Taunton and Wellington roads to be resurfaced:

• A38 West Park roundabout to Chelston roundabout: January 5 to February 3, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• Fore Street – Corporation Street – Castle Way, Taunton: January 21 to February 3, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• Hammet Street, Taunton: January 26 to February 18, 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• Canal roundabout, Bridgwater Lane and Hyde Lane roundabout/Langaller Way: February 5 to 18, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• A358 Priorswood roundabout and A359 Priorswood Road, Taunton: February 16 to 20 – temporary traffic signals
• A358 Priorswood roundabout and A359 Priorswood Road, Taunton: February 24 to March 4, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• A38 Rumwell to Chelston: February 25 to March 10 from 6.30pm to 7am (until 11.30pm in residential areas)
• A38 Wellington New Road roundabout, Stonegallows – Wellington New Road: March 4 to 23, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm
• A38 Cann Street and A3027 Park Street, Taunton: March 10 to 30, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm

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Before the surfacing of Priorswood roundabout, there will be temporary signals in place during the day while drainage works are undertaken.

Work is due to start on Monday, January 5, at 6.30pm on Wellington Roundabout.

From the beginning of February, work will move to Taunton town centre to avoid conflict with National Highways work on the M5, with all roadworks planned to be completed by the end of March.

“The dates on the programme do overlap by design,” a council spokesperson said. “This is to provide some flexibility in case of better – or slower – progress.

“Given the time of year, there could be delays due to the weather. Only one road will be closed at a time and the Council will keep people informed and up to date with on-site signage and via social media.”

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout, they said, though there may be some restrictions or delays for vehicle access at times to some properties and residents should liaise with the site team on this.

Lead member for transport and waste services, Councillor Richard Wilkins, said: “This is an extensive programme of work to improve road surfaces in two important Somerset towns.

“As always, the team will do their best to get the work completed as quickly and efficiently as possible – please do liaise with them if you are a resident and need to raise any issues around access.

“We are grateful to residents for their support and understanding while this resurfacing work is done.”