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Road Closures, Diversions and Traffic Signals

The following table lists up-to-date details of current and planned works with regard to traffic signals, road repairs, closures and diversions.

Please see also Notice of Substantial Road Works.

Latest Details

    Further information about current and planned works for Swindon and the surrounding area may be found at www.elgin.gov.uk by using the Map Roadworks or Search Roadworks facility. You may also sign up for automatic email alerts for works that may affect you    
A346 Marlborough Road   Temporary traffic lights to enable carriageway patching, Chiseldon to county boundary 9.30am to 3.30pm 09.03.10 11.03.10
A419   Lane 1 closure for noise fence installation northbound between Commonhead and A420 junction, 8pm to 6am week nights 01.02.10 31.03.10
A419   Lane 1 closure northbound M4 junction 15, week nights 8pm to 6am 22.02.10 20.03.10
A419   Lane 1 closure southbound between A420 and Commonhead, weeknights 8pm to 6am 01.02.10 31.03.10
A420 White Hart to Gablecross only   Temporary lane closures for carriageway resurfacing, Sat 13th 8pm to 6am, Sun 14th 7am-10pm 14.03.10 14.03.10
    Information on major 'A' roads such as the A417 and A419 is available on the Highway agency website under Disruptions search. Find it at www.highways.gov.uk 13.03.10 14.03.10
Acacia Grove Gorsehill & Pinehurst Temporary closure for carriageway resurfacing. Alternative route via Poplar Avenue, Pinehurst Road, The Circle and vice versa. Works 8am to 5pm 29.03.10 02.04.10
Beech Avenue Gorsehill & Pinehurst Alteration to the carriageway and footway o/s Swindon Academy, including new zebra crossings and spped cushiions 26.03.10 16.05.10
Blunsdon Road (incl Lady Lane/Westfield Way) South of Thames Avenue Haydon Wick Flood alleviation scheme. Upsize and replace foul sewer and laterals by open cut and insertion. Three stages: High St-Thames Ave, Thames Ave-Pond St, Pond St-Lady Lane/Blunsdon Road.Will involve road closures and temporary traffic lights 01.05.09 31.03.10
Blunsdon Road (inclu Lady Lane/Westfied Way) North of Thames Avenue Haydon Wick Haydon Wick Flood Alleviation Scheme. Upsize and replace foul sewer and laterals by open cut and insertion. Three stages - High Street-Thames Avenue, Thames Avenue-Pond Street, Pond Street including Blunsdon Road and Pond Street-Lady Lane/Blunsdon Road. Will involve road closures and temporary traffic lights 22.04.09 08.01.10
Bolingbroke Road Moredon Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers from junction Montrose Close to Bourne Road 15.03.10 23.04.10
Brimble Hill - B4005 Wroughton & Chiseldon Temporary closure of the westbound lane from Ash house to Overtown hill for carriageway resurfacing, 6am to 10pm. Alternative route via Hodson Rd, New Rd, A3461 Plough Hill, A419 Marlborough Rd, Pipers Way, Croft Rd, Swindon Rd and Moormead Rd 21.03.10 21.03.10
Broad hinton - byway 18   Temporary closure of length of byway from junction Byway 27 Wroughton on Borough boundary running in north westerly direction for approx 850 metres. To enable emergency surface restoration. Further information from Rights of Way Officer on 01793 466382 01.11.09 03.04.10
Broad Town (Wiltshire)   Closure to relay new sewer main. Traffic diversion via C415 Broad Hinton, A4361 Swindon Road, B4005 Wharf Road Wroughton to M4 junction 16. Works anticipated to take 4 weeks 22.02.10 22.03.10
Butts Road, Chiseldon Wroughton & Chiseldon Temporary closure between Saxonhill and Church Street between 9am and 3pm for carriageway patching works. Diversion via Station Road, New Road and Marlborough Road 03.03.10 03.03.10
Canal Walk Central Town centre regeneration works for New Swindon Company/Swindon Borough Council to include enhancements and repaving etc 22.07.09 31.03.10
Castle Eaton - bridge off The Street Blunsdon Temporary road closure to enable contractors to resurface the bridge deck. Alternative route via Hannington Wick, Kempsford and Hannington Wick 22.03.10 26.03.10
Chapel Street Gorsehill & Pinehurst Wales & West Utilities replacing and inserting new mains and transfers 18.03.10 10.05.10
Chester Street, junc Faringdon Road to Tennison Street Central Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion 19.02.10 25.03.10
Cloche Way, junction Church Walk, o/s 55 and o/s 76-18 St Philip Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion 01.03.10 10.06.10
Cricklade Road (Moonrakers PH to o/s 414) St Philip Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers. Temporary traffic lights may be in operation 08.02.10 15.04.10
Durrington Walk Penhill Temporary footpath closures to enable contractors to demolish old shops and flats and erect new 15.05.09 May 2010
Faringdon Road, junc Chester Street Central Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers 23.03.10 07.04.10
Footpaths 59 and 60 Old Town and Lawn Temporary closure to enable contractors to undertake construction of new road. Full length of footpaths from Old Town rail path running south westerly to the parish boundary. An alternative route for footpath 60 will run along the canal tow path from Beavens bridge in a north easterly direction with a route onto the Old Town rail path, where it will link to the continuation of footpath 35 Wroughton via footpath 39 Wroughton which runs along the road leading to South Leaze cottages. An alternative route for footpath 59 will run along the canal tow path in a southerly direction to Beavens bridge with a link on to the Old Town rail path April 08 TBA
Footpath 61, Wroughton Wroughton & Chiseldon Closure of a length between Footpath 61, running for a distance of 90 metres from the junction with Footpath 1, Wroughton. To enable contractors and developers to construct infrastructure and housing on East Wichelstowe. Alternative route from Bridleway 42, Wroughton in a north westerly direction for approximately 150 metres to rejoin the existing length of Footpath 61, Wroughton April 08 TBA
Footpath 241, Swindon Old Town and Lawn Temporary closure from its junction with footpath 59 Swindon, north of the dismantled railway line to the side of 6 Rhine Close. To enable contractors to undertake construction of new road. An alternative route will run along the canal tow path in a southerly direction to Beavens bridge, with a link on to the Old Town rail path April 08 TBA
Footpath 630 Swindon and footpaths 60 and 2 Wroughton Wroughton Footpath 630 closed from a point 12m west of footpath 123, adjacent to Blackhorse bridge running parallel with the M4 to the Wroughton parish boundary. Footpath 60 closed from the junction with footpath 630 running parallel with the M4 in a westerly direction to the junction with footpath 2. Footpath 2 closed from the junction with footpath 60 running north from the M4 towards Mill Lane. Alternative route from the junction with footpath 2 in a north-easterly direction running parallel with Mill Lane on the field side of the hedgerow. The path crosses the River Ray and then runs in a south-easterly direction to join bridleway 122 Swindon south of Westlecot farm. The closure is required to enable developers to construct infrastructure and housing in Wichelstowe 16.04.09 Mar 2010
Frobisher drive, junc Raleigh Ave to opp 74 Walcot Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion and transfers 01.02.10 07.06.10
Grange Drive St Margaret Temporary closure to allow contractors to reconstruct and resurface the carriageway. Alternative route via Swindon Rd, Ermin St, Grange Drive and vice versa 15.03.10 19.03.10
Green Road St Philip Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers from o/s 41 to o/s 97 01.02.10 15.04.10
Green Valley Avenue Haydon Wick Flood alleviation works. Temporary road closure. Access will be from Hamble Road when High Street is closed off. No through route 17.08.09 31.03.10
Greenbridge Road Walcot Temporary closure between Marlowe Ave and Dorcan Way (closure Marlowe Ave end only) for carriageway works, 8amm to 5pm. Alternative route via Marlowe Ave, Drakes Way and Dorcan Way 15.03.10 19.03.10
Greenlands Road St Philip Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertionbetween Headlands Grove and Green Road 15.03.10 30.04.10
Great Western Way/Oasis roundabout Western New sign replacements including lane closures, 9.30am to 3.30pm 08.03.10 26.03.10
Hamble Road Haydon Wick Flood alleviation. Temporary road closure from No 8 to junc Frome Road 04.09.09 31.03.10
Harding Street Central Temporary carriageway and footway closures (including partial closure of footway and carriageway in East St) for work on former night club site. Access to Harding Street car park will be maintained. Pedestrians to use Holbrook Way, Henry Street and off-side of East Street 29.03.10 18 mths
High Street, Haydon Wick (road closure) Haydon Wick Flood alleviation. Temporary road closure from junction with The Brow to junction of Green Valley Avenue 30.06.09 31.03.10
John Street/King Street Central Development of the Bhs store. Works will include utility diversions Jan 2010 May 2010
Kingswood Avenue, junc Whitbourne Ave to o/s 117 Parks Wales & West Utilities to insert new mains including transfers 08.01.10 23.04.10
Lechlade - at Thames Street - A361 Glos Closure to allow for manhole repairs and surfacing. Diversion via A417, A420, A419 and A361 20.03.10 20.03.10
Lechlade Road, o/s 8 to Blackworth roundabout Highworth Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion. Temporary traffic lights in operation 15.11.09 30.03.10
Lechlade Road Highworth Temporary traffic lights o/s 34. Thames Water to expose and raise cover in the carriageway 10.03.10 12.03.10
Liddington village B4192   Construction of signs, anti skid and lining works 01.03.10 19.03.10
    For information on the motorway view the Highways Agency web site: www.trafficengland.com    
M4, junction 15-14   Works to remove steel barriers and replace with concrete central barrier and upgrade drainage system March 10 Aug 10
M4, junction 15-16 eastbound   Lanes 2 & 3 closed from 9pm to 6am for the replacement of existing smart sign 11.03.10 12.03.10
Manchester Road Central Temporary closure eastbound only between Wellington St and Corporation St to enable carriageway patching and surfacing, 7am to 4pm. Alternative route via Milford St, Fleming Way, Corporation St and Manchester Rd 14.03.10 14.03.10
Manor Crescent, various locations Moredon Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion and transfers 08.02.10 19.03.10
Meadowcroft St Philip Wales and West Utilities replacing mains by insertion with transfers. Green Road to Beechcroft Road 19.10.09 13.04.10
Moormead Road, junc Perrys Lane to o/s 33 Wroughton & Chiseldon Wales & West Utilities to replace gas mains including renew and transfer of services. Temporary 2 way traffic lights 06.04.10 19.04.10
Orwell Close (footpath 60) Haydon Wick Flood alleviation works by Thames Water. Temporary footpath closure from Orwell Close to Calder Close 20.07.09 31.03.10
Pencarrow culvert Abbey Meads Temporary closure of the footpath that runs alongside the culvert, opposite 55 Capesthorne drive to the side of 34 Cloudberry Road. Alternative route via Cloudberry Rd, Willowherb close, Bluebell path and Capesthorne drive and vice versa 16.12.09 6 months
Poplar Avenue Gorsehill & Pinehurst Temporary closure to enable carriageway resurfacing. Alternative route via Pinehurst Road, Whitworth Road and Cricklade Road. Works 8am to 5pm 22.03.10 26.03.10
Prospect Place, junc North st to junc King William St Eastcott Wales & West Utilities to insert mains by insertion including transfers. Will include a road closure 31.03.10 07.05.10
Raleigh Avenue, junc Drakes Way to Frobisher Drive Walcot Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers 08.03.10 22.03.10
Regent Street Eastcott Town centre regeneration works for New Swindon Co/Swindon Borough Council. Will include enhancement and repaving 17.03.10 15.12.10
Rodbourne Road - Rodbourne Rd to Iffley Rd Western Footway slurry seal works including lane closures, 9.30am to 3.30pm 15.03.10 19.03.10
Severn Avenue (road closure) Haydon Wick Temporary road closure from junction Orwell Close to junction Emmanuel Close to allow Thames Water to lay a new sewer 11.08.09 31.03.10
Slade Drive St Margaret SSE to carry out directional drill between Lanac Road and Heath Way to lay hv cable 10.05.10 04.06.10
Temple Street Eastcott Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers 15.03.10 26.03.10
Thames Avenue - footpath Haydon Wick Flood alleviation scheme. Temporary footpath closure adjacent No 177 to adjacent 20 Wicks Close. Local diversion will be in place 02.04.09 10.05.10
Thames Avenue Haydon Wick Swindon Commercial Services to carry out works to bus stop and zebra crossing including works to the kerb 01.03.10 TBA
Thames Avenue (footpath 31) Haydon Wick Flood alleviation scheme. Temporary footpath closure of footpath 31 at 91 Thames Avenue to 22/24 Frome Road. Alternative route: Hamble Road, Thames Ave and vice versa 29.06.09 25.06.10
The Circle, between Pinehurst Road and Acacia Grove Gorsehill & Pinehurst Temporary road closure for carriageway resurfacing. Alternative route via Pinehurst Rd and Poplar Ave 23.03.10 27.03.10
The Drive Covingham & Nythe Swindon Commercial Services to carry out planing and resurfacing works 22.03.10 26.03.10
Swindon town centre Central Wales & West Utilities to replace mains in Regent St (including from College St to Regent Circus), Bridge St, The Parade, Queen St, Carr St, John St and King Street. Various end dates throughout March 04.01.10 31.03.10
Westlea Drive, between Moresby close and Alveston Close Toothill & Westkea Temporary road and footway closure. Alternative route for traffic via Stonehill Green, Mead Way, Whitehill Way, Corton Cres, Rivenhall Rd, Westlea Drive and vice versa. Works to install a new box culvert have been delayed and were due to start in January. Works now planned to start 22nd March and end by 11th July 22.03.10 11.07.10
Wharf Road Wroughton & Chiseldon Temporary traffic lights at Manor Cottage for a new service connection 15.03.10 16.03.10
Whitehill Way Shaw and Nine elms Sign replacement including some lane closures. Weekends only 6/7, 13/14 and 20/21 March see details
Wroughton - byways 27 and 44 Wroughton & Chisedon Temporary closures. Byway 27 - length from unclassified road 3065 north west of Barbury castle running in westerly and south westerly direction to Borough boundary for approx 500 metres. Byway 44 - length from junction with byway 27, north west of Barbury castle running in north westerly direction to Borough boundary for approx 850 metres. Closure to enable emergency surface restoration. Further information from Rights of Way officer on 01793 466382 01.11.09 30.04.10
         
UTILITY COMPANY EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS        
British Telecom 0800 800 154      
Cable & Wireless Global UK (including Energis Communications) 0845 602 1585      
COLT Telecoms and Kingston communications 0800 085 9058      
Easynet Telecom 0800 027 3564      
Geo Telecom (formally 186K) 0800 085 2936      
Global Crossing (UK) Ltd 0800 801 659      
National Grid Transco 0800 404 090      
NTL/Telewest 0870 888 3116      
Scottish and Southern Energy Plc 02392 624 366      
Southern Water Services 0845 272 0845      
Thames Water Utilities 0845 920 0800      
Wales & West utilities 0800 111 999      
Wessex Water Plc 0845 600 4600      

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