WORK to repair a collapsed embankment on Exmoor has been completed.

The verge, alongside the B3224 at Roundwaters between Exford and Wheddon Cross, reopened on Friday (April 19).

It had been closed since January due to the scale of the work being undertaken by Somerset Council’s contractor, Walters.

The team used a 30-tonne piling plant and 50-tonne crane to carry out work to rebuild the embankment, as well as around 150 tonnes of material which had to be brought in.

The original damage was caused by a falling tree during bad weather just over two years ago and meant a lane closure and temporary traffic lights had to remain in place until repairs could be carried out.

Councillor Richard Wilkins, the council’s lead member for transport and digital, said: “It’s great news that this vital and busy route is reopening earlier than scheduled – we are well aware of the challenge for local residents and businesses with such a lengthy closure, and I’d like to personally thank everyone for their support and patience.

“I’d also like to thank our contractor Walters for their fantastic efforts in getting this important work done early.”