TRAVEL Somerset has announced that the road is now open following the clear up operation.
‼️ A358 update - the road is now open after last night's slip which covered the road in mud, sand and potatoes!
— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) August 16, 2022
Thanks to our fantastic highways team 💪who did a spud-tacular job - they s-mashed it, as the before and after pix show, the road's looking chip-per.
Thanks team! pic.twitter.com/SmFC9xcET9
THE clear up operation to re-open a main road between Taunton and West Somerset is underway.
So far more than 50 tonnes of mud - and potatoes - has been removed from the A358 at Combe Florey, near Bishops Lydeard. It was closed following a mud slide yesterday (Monday, August 15).
It is hoped the road will reopen later this afternoon.
A spokesperson said: "It's taking a little longer due to the sheer amount of debris - aiming to open 3-4pm - we'll keep you posted.
"The team is working hard to ensure no chips on drivers' windscreens."
The road was closed yesterday following the mud slide caused by a downpour following the prolonged dry spell.
‼️ #A358 update: So far the team has shifted over 50 tonnes of mud and potatoes...yes potatoes.
— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) August 16, 2022
It's taking a little longer due to the sheer amount of debris - aiming to open 3-4pm - we'll keep you posted. The team is working hard to ensure no chips on drivers' windscreens ;) pic.twitter.com/XWV1zCqDLJ
READ MORE: Mud slide closes road at Combe Florey.
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