Storm-damaged road to reopen for holiday season

A main road damaged by Storm Chandra in January will reopen in time for the peak holiday season.

Somerset Council said it will ensure the A30 Hendford Hill in Yeovil can fully reopen by the end of May.

The busy road in Yeovil is currently operating one-way - northbound only - at the moment after a bank slippage and fallen trees made the route unsafe.

Richard Wilkins from the council, said: "The damage caused to the embankment was substantial and we've been working hard to reduce the risk of a further landslip and make sure it can reopen both ways as soon as possible."

The council said its Highways Team carried out initial repairs and a geological assessment.

The team is now clearing vegetation and debris before installing concrete barriers at the bottom of the slope to reduce the risk of any future landslips.

A short-term full closure will be needed to put the barrier in place, the council added. Once this is completed the road will reopen fully.

Wilkins added: "Looking ahead, we will consider a more comprehensive plan but this would need significant funding.

"Any option will need to be costed and designed, but we are moving at pace with this work due to the importance of the A30 locally and regionally."

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