Somer Valley Links
The Somer Valley Links (SVL) project aims to improve travel between Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Bath via the A367, Bristol via the A37, and the A362 link road between them, through better bus infrastructure and enabling more walking, wheeling and cycling.
Published: 14 February 2025
The proposals include eight new mobility hubs, significant bus infrastructure improvements with 22 bus stop upgrades, a kilometre of new bus lanes, and substantial changes to the walking, wheeling, and cycling network.
SVL is a strategic corridor project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and previously led by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA), within the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme.
View B&NES dedicated web page for further information or view the technical drawings.
The main effects on Farrington Gurney are as follows:
- Bus stop improvements
- Junction improvements
- Southbound bus stop moving north slightly, and with new bike storage
- Cycle/walking path linking Farrington Gurney from the A37 Main Street to Old Mills, Paulton/Midsomer Norton.
- New pedestrian crossing opposite the Methodist Church
B&NES held multiple consultation days, which closed on the 16th March 2025
July 2025 update
The SVL project team has listened to our concerns, and we no longer remove the bus stop pull-in on the A37 southbound towards Wells. Questions are still outstanding on the drawings below which we as a Council address on behalf of the village.
