WORKS on Station Road will be extended as the contractors need more time to complete the installation of the new bridge. 

The intention is to reopen the road by 11.30pm on Wednesday at the latest.

The road was closed from 6am on Monday earlier this week while the new bridge is installed. 

Contractor Carillion has informed the council that it will not finish this work by Friday as planned. This is due to delays in lifting key components into place.

Station Road will reopen for the weekend and then close again to traffic next week from 6am on Monday.

A spokesman for Somerset County Council said: “We are very disappointed that the contractor has not been able to complete the bridge works this week as planned because we know this will mean additional disruption.

“Please be aware of the road closure next week and plan your journey carefully.”