More infoThe first phase of a new ring road surrounding Somerset's new 'gigafactory' could begin construction before Christmas if plans are approved. Agratas is in the process of delivering a £4bn 'gigafactory' at the Gravity enterprise zone between Puriton and Woolavington, which will begin operating in 2027 and eventually create up to 4,000 local jobs. Emergency vehicles will be able to access the ring road via the B3141 Causeway in the event that Enterprise Way is obstructed, with the entire single-carriageway road being subject to a 30mph speed limit. "The pedestrian/ cycleway will connect to the existing facilities on Woolavington Road and the approved enhancement scheme which will provide an off-carriageway connection between the villages of Woolavington and Puriton." Further stages of the ring road – including the connection to the planned 'Junction 22A' on the M5 – will come forward within in the 12 months.