THERE are just a few days left to have your say on the A358 consultation.

Highways England is currently seeking public opinion on the proposed plans between M5 Junction 25 in Taunton and Southfields roundabout near Ilminster.

People have until February 27 to have their say on the improvement proposals.

The stretch of road between Taunton and Southfields Roundabout near Ilminster is being redeveloped as part of the government's £15billion road investment strategy.

The road improvement scheme also includes improvements to the A303 near Sparkford, although no work is currently planned for the A303 west of Ilchester.

Highways England, project manager, David Stock said: “The A303/A358 is such a vital route that we need to be absolutely sure we find the best option for upgrading the section between the A303 and M5 at Taunton.

“We had a huge response to the previous consultation and after reviewing all the feedback closely we understand how important it is to give people the chance to have their say on more options before taking the scheme to the next stage.

“We urge everyone who is interested in the route to tell us what they think of the new proposals so we can be sure we deliver a scheme that will help to deliver growth and prosperity for the whole region.”


The options:

ORANGE - 

Somerset County Gazette:

The orange option is the original route proposed by HE. It bypasses Henlade and runs to the north of Stoke St Mary. 

Junction F is an all-movements junction on the M5. 

Junction E connects between West Hatch, A378, Henlade and Hatch Beauchamp.

PINK - 

Somerset County Gazette:

The pink option bypasses Henlade and runs alongside the current A358. 

Junction A will allow traffic to join southbound M5 from the A358, or leave northbound to the A358. 

Junction B connects Taunton and the M5. 

Junction C is the connection between Ash, Henlade, A378 and Hatch Beauchamp. 

BLUE - 

Somerset County Gazette:

The blue option bypasses Henlade.

Junction A will allow traffic to join southbound M5 from the A358, or leave northbound M5 for the A358. 

Junction D connects Taunton and the M5. 

Junction E is the connection between West Hatch, A378, Henlade and Hatch Beauchamp.


Find out more and have your say at http://www.highways.gov.uk/Taunton-to-Southfields

The consultation closes on 27 February 2018.