MAJOR roadworks on a major road into and out of Taunton is scheduled to start a week Monay (August 9).

The improvement scheme will see the upgrading of the Toneway Creech Castle junction.

It was postponed last year to support the local economy during the coronavirus pandemic by minimising disruption on a key route into the county town.

The project will ease traffic congestion and improve access to Taunton at a main pinch point on the town's highway network that suffers massive traffic disruption during peak periods.

Key problems include limited stacking space for vehicles turning right into the A38 Bridgwater Road towards Monkton Heathfield.

There is also queuing on the northbound and southbound approaches of Bridgwater Road.

The junction lacks any capacity for future permitted development in Monkton Heathfield and is very poor for pedestrians and cyclists.

The new layout, due for completion next summer, will have increased capacity.

The £8.3million project, being carried out by Alun Griffiths Ltd, is being funded by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Deal Fund, Somerset County Council and developer contributions.

PICTURES: Check out images of Creech Castle junction from the air.