Somerset Council is inviting Wellington residents to share their views on proposals to improve walking, wheeling and cycling in the area.
A consultation on the plans for a section of Taunton Road in Wellington from Nynehead Road roundabout towards Priory near the town centre is live until the end of the day on Friday 20 November and comments are welcome.
There’s also the opportunity for people to have their say in person by meeting the team behind the scheme at the corner of Fore Street/South Street from noon to 4pm on Tuesday 10 November.
The proposals include:
- three signalised crossings suitable for walking and cycling (Toucan crossings)
- off-road segregated paths with separate lanes for users walking or cycling
- two-way cycle paths where extra space is available
- off-road shared path to link into existing route near Lidl
- a new footway on the south side near Cades Gardens
- proposed speed limit change from 40mph to 30mph from Nynehead Road to join up with existing 30mph limit in the town centre
- on-road cycle lanes with light segregation where space is limited
The scheme is part of Route 2 from Chelston to the town centre in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and provides a key link to the proposed railway station.
The Council’s proposals are part of its submission to Active Travel England for the use of Active Travel Fund 5 funding. Work is expected to start on the scheme in early 2027. £573,620 of Section 106 funds were also secured as part of the Longforth Farm development.
Councillor Richard Wilkins, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Highways and Transport, said:
We want to hear from as many people as possible on the proposals to achieve a more attractive and safer way to walk, wheel or cycle in Wellington. The community’s responses will help to show how people feel about the proposals and spot any ideas that may help shape any future schemes.
