Roads, parking and transport news
Council steps up road repairs with summer resurfacing programme
Essential resurfacing work will take place across 18 deteriorating roads, as Swindon Borough Council continues to take action to target roads in poor condition.
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2026-
Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in the land
Wichelstowe’s approach to sustainable transport is amongst the best in the country, according to a national travel body.
Published: Wednesday, 29th April 2026 -
New cameras piloted to catch speeding drivers in Swindon
The first of five new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has been installed by Swindon Borough Council, as part of ongoing work to make roads safer.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026 -
More than £29m to be spent on Swindon’s roads in next four years
Tens of millions of pounds will be spent improving Swindon’s roads over the next few years as part of a new programme that will be discussed by councillors next week.
Published: Friday, 27th February 2026 -
Local schools help shape plan to make journeys safer
Local schools have helped to shape a plan for safer school runs for parents and children across the Borough that is set to be reviewed by senior councillors.
Published: Thursday, 26th February 2026 -
Progressive shift in parking pricing strategy to support local businesses
Plans to incentivise shoppers to spend more time in both the town centre and Old Town will be put before councillors next week (4 Feb).
Published: Friday, 30th January 2026 -
Skate park planned for top of Whalebridge Car Park
Roller skaters could soon be taking their skills to great heights thanks to an innovative proposal to transform underused space at one of the town’s car parks.
Published: Thursday, 29th January 2026 -
Swindon car parks to go cashless
Council-owned car parks across Swindon are set to go cashless before the end of the year.
Published: Friday, 23rd January 2026 -
Five key roads in Swindon to be resurfaced
Five key roads will be resurfaced before the end of February as part of Swindon Borough Council’s continued work to repair the local highway network.
Published: Friday, 16th January 2026 -
Swindon bus station set for demolition
Swindon’s former bus station will soon be no more when demolition contractors move in from next week (5 Jan).
Published: Monday, 29th December 2025 -
Motorists to benefit from game-changing funding to repair Swindon’s roads
Swindon Borough Council has been given an early Christmas present from the Government in the shape of £30m to repair roads across the town.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 -
Nineteen Swindon roads resurfaced as Borough Council spends £5m tackling backlog
Nineteen roads have been resurfaced across Swindon as part of the Borough Council’s annual minor roads resurfacing programme, helping to improve safety and reduce a backlog of road maintenance.
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 -
New HGV restrictions on Kingshill Road come into force next month
Swindon Borough Council will introduce a 7.5-tonne weight limit on Kingshill Road from Monday, 8 December, as part of ongoing efforts to improve local air quality.
Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025 -
Swindon Borough Council to upgrade 19 local roads
A programme of essential resurfacing works improving roads across the Borough will begin next week.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 -
Further tests needed on new link road as major safety concerns revealed
Ground investigations on a new link road to the east of Swindon have revealed additional significant concerns about the quality of the road, further delaying its opening to the public.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 -
Thousands of road repairs completed by Swindon Borough Council
More road and pathway repairs are set to be completed in Swindon this financial year than in 2024/25.
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025 -
Smooth start for new Fleming Way bus interchange
The new Fleming Way bus interchange has been praised after a successful first month of operation.
Published: Wednesday, 1st October 2025 -
On your bike! Cyclists praise new-look Fleming Way
Swindon cyclists have praised the newly-opened Fleming Way for its new and accessible cycle lanes.
Published: Thursday, 25th September 2025 -
Multi-million pound regeneration of town centre gateway ready for opening
A major multi-million pound public transport interchange which has transformed the main gateway into Swindon town centre is almost ready to be opened to the public.
Published: Friday, 15th August 2025 -
Multi-million pound improved town centre gateway set to open at end of next month
A major infrastructure scheme, which has already been a catalyst for regenerating adjacent parts of Swindon town centre, is set to open next month.
Published: Thursday, 17th July 2025 -
Council publishes report on condition of Swindon’s roads
A new report has been published by Swindon Borough Council setting out the current condition of roads across the Borough.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 -
Swindon’s car club goes electric
Swindon’s car club has taken delivery of its first fully electric vehicle this month, thanks to funding from the Wichelstowe development.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June 2025 -
Council raising the roof on town centre sport and activities
Rooftop activities could be a new feature on Swindon town centre’s skyline, if new plans are approved.
Published: Friday, 4th April 2025 -
Swindon roundabout to be transformed into stunning wildflower meadow
One of Swindon’s busiest roundabouts will be transformed into a sea of colour as part of a project to promote biodiversity.
Published: Friday, 21st March 2025 -
Town centre landowners back transformation of Fleming Way
Two major landowners in the town centre have thrown their support behind the transformation of Fleming Way.
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2025 -
Leader branches out to support the spruce up of Fleming Way
Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, picked up his spade this week to support the ongoing work to transform Fleming Way into a green corridor.
Published: Friday, 31st January 2025 -
Cabinet Member steps in to get new link road opened
The Cabinet Member responsible for Swindon’s roads has stepped in to get a new link road opened to traffic.
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2025 -
Major resurfacing works taking place across Swindon
A number of high-traffic roads across Swindon will be improved over the next two months as Swindon Borough Council continues its drive to improve deteriorating road surfaces.
Published: Friday, 17th January 2025 -
More than ten thousand potholes repaired last year
Local residents have been praised for doing their bit to keep Swindon’s roads in a safe condition.
Published: Thursday, 16th January 2025 -
Bus companies gear up for Swindon’s new bus interchange
Swindon’s main bus companies have warmly welcomed plans to replace the town’s dilapidated bus station.
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 -
Council hoping for more funding to continue its war on potholes
Having fixed 3,882 potholes across the Borough between April and September 2024, Swindon Borough Council is calling for further investment into local roads as part of the Autumn Budget
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 -
Council ready for winter with new vehicles and 2,000 tonnes of salt
Eight new gritting vehicles will be on standby to deal with the worst of the weather as Swindon Borough Council makes its final preparations in the run-up to the winter months.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 -
Resurfacing programme to get underway over summer holidays
A number of roads will be resurfaced over the coming weeks as part of a major maintenance programme.
Published: Friday, 19th July 2024 -
Two North Swindon roads to be closed overnight for resurfacing
Work to improve the surface of two roads in North Swindon will be carried out next week.
Published: Wednesday, 19th June 2024
