Cancellation of the A358 Improvement Scheme
National Highways confirm that the A358 Taunton to Southfields schem has been cancelled
Published: 21 November 2024
Statement from National Highways:
Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic benefits for the region.
We’ve now been instructed to remove the Route Protection in place for the A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme. The A358 will now remain a Somerset Council Road, and they will be responsible for addressing any ongoing concerns or challenges on the route.
In the coming weeks, the project team will be developing plans to close out the project as quickly and efficiently as possible. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with any impacted landowners in due course.