Banwell Bypass routes revealed in major step for new road to reduce gridlock An opening date for the proposed road has also been revealed SomersetLive - Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Plans to end gridlock in a North Somerset village with a long-awaited new bypass have progressed. North Somerset Council is now seeking views on the favoured route for the road around Banwell, near Weston-super-Mare.