You couldn't make it up!

This story caught my eye because it involves a village close to Brean Sands, which was our summer holiday destination for several years on the trot when the kids were little - I don't know whether you still can, but back then you could drive your car down onto the beach and set up camp for the day - ideal for us back in those days.  Anyway, Somerset County Council are closing a half-mile stretch of road in the nearby village of Highbridge for resurfacing.  They have of course set up an official diversion.  So what makes this a contender for our "unbelievable stories" collection?  Well you expect a diversion to take you somewhat out of your way, but this diversion is no less than 47 miles long!  'Spose it gives you a good excuse to be late for work.