The following table lists up-to-date details of current and planned works with regard to traffic signals, road repairs, closures and diversions.
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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 |
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| A346 Marlborough Road |
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Temporary traffic lights to enable carriageway patching, Chiseldon to county boundary 9.30am to 3.30pm |
09.03.10 |
11.03.10 |
| A419 |
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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 |
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Lane 1 closure northbound M4 junction 15, week nights 8pm to 6am |
22.02.10 |
20.03.10 |
| A419 |
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Lane 1 closure southbound between A420 and Commonhead, weeknights 8pm to 6am |
01.02.10 |
31.03.10 |
| A420 White Hart to Gablecross only |
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Temporary lane closures for carriageway resurfacing, Sat 13th 8pm to 6am, Sun 14th 7am-10pm |
14.03.10 |
14.03.10 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Construction of signs, anti skid and lining works |
01.03.10 |
19.03.10 |
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For information on the motorway view the Highways Agency web site: www.trafficengland.com |
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| M4, junction 15-14 |
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Works to remove steel barriers and replace with concrete central barrier and upgrade drainage system |
March 10 |
Aug 10 |
| M4, junction 15-16 eastbound |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| UTILITY COMPANY EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS |
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| British Telecom |
0800 800 154 |
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| Cable & Wireless Global UK (including Energis Communications) |
0845 602 1585 |
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| COLT Telecoms and Kingston communications |
0800 085 9058 |
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| Easynet Telecom |
0800 027 3564 |
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| Geo Telecom (formally 186K) |
0800 085 2936 |
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| Global Crossing (UK) Ltd |
0800 801 659 |
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| National Grid Transco |
0800 404 090 |
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| NTL/Telewest |
0870 888 3116 |
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| Scottish and Southern Energy Plc |
02392 624 366 |
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| Southern Water Services |
0845 272 0845 |
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| Thames Water Utilities |
0845 920 0800 |
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| Wales & West utilities |
0800 111 999 |
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| Wessex Water Plc |
0845 600 4600 |
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