A TOTAL of 14 major roadworks are starting across Somerset this week.

Among the projects is one in Taunton's Rochester Road set to last for more than six weeks.

MONDAY (March 21).

Lower Keyford, Frome, new drainage system, 24 working days.

New Road, Priddy, earthworks, 19 days.

Fitzroy Road, Kingston St Mary, tree removal, five days.

Ford Road, Brompton Ralph, drainage works, five days.

Burn Hill, Lnagford Budville, drainage works, five days.

Blackdown Hill Road, Wellington Without, surface dressing, five days.

Back Road to Dunster, jetting and survey, two days.

Bristol Road, Bridgwater, various works, five days.

TUESDAY (March 22).

Taunton Road, Churchinford, surface dressing, four days.

WEDNESDAY (March 23).

Richester Road, Taunton, various works, 32 days.

THURSDAY (March 24).

New Road Farm Lane, East Huntspill, resurfacing, five days.

FRIDAY (March25).

Blackdown Hill Road, West Buckland, surface dressing, five days.

Sherborn Roadm Milborne Port, machine patching, one day.

Abbey Farm Road, Ditcheat, resurfacing, one day.