DUE to the bank holiday today (Monday, August 29), most of the new major roadworks schemes in Somerset are starting on Wednesday.

Work will begin on Wednesday on nine of this week's 12 projects

MONDAY (August 29).

Lipyeate Cross to Luckington Cross, Coleford, new drainage, four working days.

WEDNESDAY (August 31).

School Lane, Compton Dundon, drainage works, 29 days.

Canal Way, Ilminster, new access to development, 14 days.

North Street, Bridgwater, drainage works, 10 days.

Great Street, Norton sub Hambdon, resurfacing prep, nine days.

Perry Street, Chard, resurfacing, six days.

Old Frome Road, Doulting, ash trees removal, four days.

Upcott Lane, Exton, drainage works, four days.

Cleveland Street, Taunton, footway reconstruction, three days.

Harpford Farm Lane, Wellington Without, new gully and drainage, three days.

THURSDAY (September 1).

Bristol Hill, Wells, weed treatment, 22 days.

French Weir Close, Taunton, footway reconstruction.