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Transport


Better Roads

Transport in   Taunton

Better Roads

These could include a new Northern Inner Distributor Road, which would provide access to Firepool and help relieve congestion. In addition, there could be minor improvements to the Priory and Priorswood Roundabouts and extension of the "clearway" on East Reach.

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Photograph   of East Reach
East Reach

It needs to be noted that these are all choices, on which we are seeking your views. The strategy will also include better management of the road network. Updates to the Urban Traffic Control network, which  links the traffic signals in the town, will help to reduce traffic queues. These improvements will help to deliver:



A Sustainable Community -
access to the proposed development area in Firepool; 
A Better Environment -
improved air quality and reduced traffic impacts in sensitive areas; and 
The Economy -
improved strategic linkages to stimulate economic development, improved access to West Somerset, reduced congestion and more reliable journey times; 
A Safer Place -
reduced accidents through better management of the road network.


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