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Banwell

Two-way traffic, including two vans and a yellow bus, attempt to pass each other in a narrow street. There are older light coloured buildings on either side of the street, and the sky is blue.

New bypass for village after waiting 100 years

Two A-roads run through the village currently and regularly cause traffic chaos.

3D projection of the Banwell bypass

Work on long-awaited bypass given green light

Former council leader Steve Bridger says he's "chuffed" the council has reached this stage.

A 3D aerial projection of the Banwell bypass. There are many green fields and trees showing a rural setting. There are three grey road that join in a large island, taking traffic away from the main road.

Long-awaited route bill millions more than planned

The council says the scheme can now move towards construction after securing extra government cash.

A CGI showing three roads linked by a roundabout running through green fields

Contractor steps in to build long-awaited £56m bypass

It is hoped the road will help alleviate major traffic problems around a village in North Somerset.

Wolvershill Road in Banwell

Man suffers 'life-changing' injuries after moped crash

A man remains in hospital after a crash between a moped and a van.

A countryside road with grassy bushes on either side

Person in hospital and road closed after crash

Police officers are appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward.

CGI image of Banwell bypass

New contractors set to be appointed for bypass

North Somerset Council is committed to delivering the project by 2026.

A digital depiction of what the Banwell bypass would look like

Work to restart on £89m bypass, council says

Contractors had been preparing to construct Banwell bypass in May but left the scheme in March.

A digital depiction of what the Banwell bypass would look like

Contractors pull out of £89.2m bypass

North Somerset Council say they "remain committed" to delivering the £89.2m Banwell bypass.