ROADWORKS SUMMARY
WELLS, BA5 2QD
Introduction
View current and future planned roadworks and road closures for BA5 2QD and the surrounding area.
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The roadworks shown below show all current and proposed works during the next 90 days and historical data is recorded since July 2020.
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Major Roadworks near to WELLS, BA5 2QD
Details of major roadworks, currently in progress or starting soon and resulting in road closures and/or traffic signal management for are shown here covering a 5 mile radius. See further down for details of all roadworks in your area.
11 Dec 2026
Somerset County Council are carrying out Works for road purposes on Bath Road, Haydon, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 13 July 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 11 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 13 Jul 2026 at 10:00.
11 Dec 2026
Somerset County Council are carrying out Works for road purposes on Wells Hill Bottom, Haydon, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 13 July 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 11 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 13 Jul 2026 at 10:00.
6 Aug 2027
Somerset County Council are carrying out Highway repair and maintenance works on Ridge Lane, Pilton, Shepton Mallet.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 7 August 2026 at 15:30 and could run through until 6 August 2027. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 7 Sep 2026 at 08:17.
Thursday
Wales And West Utilities are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on West Shepton, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 17 August 2026 at 13:30 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 18 Sep 2026 at 12:40.
Friday
Wessex Water are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Jocelyn Drive, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 1 September 2026 at 08:30 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 1 Sep 2026 at 09:34.
1 Sep and 2 Oct 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Shoalford, Dinder, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 1 September 2026 and could run through until 2 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 20 Aug 2026 at 10:53.
Friday
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Shoalford, Dinder, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 1 September 2026 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 26 Aug 2026 at 10:47.
2 Oct 2026
Somerset County Council are carrying out Highway repair and maintenance works on Shoalford, Dinder, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 7 September 2026 at 08:10 and could run through until 2 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 7 Sep 2026 at 09:20.
Friday
Wessex Water are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway Between Keward Walk And Jocelyn Drive, Wells.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 8 September 2026 at 12:30 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 8 Sep 2026 at 16:05.
Friday
Bristol Waterworks Company are carrying out Utility asset works on Sharcombe Lane, Dinder, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 14 September 2026 at 11:00 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 14 Sep 2026 at 12:35.
Friday
Bristol Waterworks Company are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Sharcombe Lane, Dinder, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 14 September 2026 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 29 Jul 2026 at 13:52.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Woodford Road, Woodford, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 11 Sep 2026 at 08:49.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Woodford Road, Woodford, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 24 Jun 2026 at 09:11.
21 and 28 Sep 2026
Wessex Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Wells Road, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 28 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 11 Aug 2026 at 11:49.
Wednesday
Bristol Waterworks Company are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Slough Lane, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 23 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 29 Jun 2026 at 10:10.
21 Sep and 23 Oct 2026
Wales And West Utilities are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Eastfield, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 23 October 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 26 May 2026 at 14:30.
12 Oct and 12 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Portway, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 12 October 2026 and could run through until 12 November 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 11 Aug 2026 at 11:42.
12 and 19 Oct 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Elm Close, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 12 October 2026 and could run through until 19 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 17 Sep 2026 at 11:46.
12 Oct and 12 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Elm Close, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 12 October 2026 and could run through until 12 November 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 11 Aug 2026 at 11:49.
19 Oct and 6 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Wick Lane, Wick, Glastonbury.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 19 October 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 1 Sep 2026 at 12:01.
19 Oct and 6 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Wick Lane, Wick, Glastonbury.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 19 October 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 8 Jul 2026 at 10:32.
19 Oct and 13 Nov 2026
Wales And West Utilities are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Cats Ash, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 19 October 2026 and could run through until 13 November 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 29 Jun 2026 at 10:05.
20 Oct and 10 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Elm Close, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 20 October 2026 and could run through until 10 November 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 17 Sep 2026 at 10:25.
26 and 30 Oct 2026
Wales And West Utilities are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Cowl Street, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 26 October 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 1 Jul 2026 at 16:52.
9 and 13 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Lamberts Hill, Pilton, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 9 November 2026 and could run through until 13 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 7 Sep 2026 at 12:57.
9 and 27 Nov 2026
Wales And West Utilities are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Zion Hill, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 9 November 2026 and could run through until 27 November 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 18 Sep 2026 at 12:47.
17 and 19 Nov 2026
Bristol Waterworks Company are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Slough Lane, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 17 November 2026 and could run through until 19 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 21 Aug 2026 at 10:04.
17 and 19 Nov 2026
Bristol Waterworks Company were proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Windsor Hill Lane, Downside, Shepton Mallet.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 17 November 2026 and run through until 19 November 2026. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 8 Sep 2026 at 12:08.
23 and 25 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Rectory Road, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 23 November 2026 and could run through until 25 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 8 Sep 2026 at 09:50.
23 and 25 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Old Market Road, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 23 November 2026 and could run through until 25 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 8 Sep 2026 at 09:42.
23 and 25 Nov 2026
Somerset County Council were proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Old Market Road, Shepton Mallet.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 23 November 2026 and run through until 25 November 2026. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 8 Sep 2026 at 09:37.
30 Nov and 11 Dec 2026
Somerset County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Abbots Way, Pilton, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 30 November 2026 and could run through until 11 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Somerset County Council on 17 Jul 2026 at 12:24.
7 and 10 Dec 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Wookey Road, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 December 2026 and could run through until 10 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 1 Sep 2026 at 10:49.
7 and 10 Dec 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Elm Close, Wells.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 December 2026 and could run through until 10 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 1 Sep 2026 at 10:55.
14 and 18 Dec 2026
Wales And West Utilities are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Cowl Street, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 14 December 2026 and could run through until 18 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wales And West Utilities on 16 Sep 2026 at 15:45.
15 and 17 Dec 2026
Bristol Waterworks Company are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Windsor Hill Lane, Downside, Shepton Mallet.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 15 December 2026 and could run through until 17 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Bristol Waterworks Company on 17 Sep 2026 at 11:21.
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Roadworks Listing near to WELLS, BA5 2QD (2 Events)
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(Scheduled: 8 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026)
(Scheduled: 1 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026)
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