Highways news
Council to roll out adaptive lighting across the Borough
Swindon Borough Council is rolling out changes to the operation of 18,000 street lights from today (Monday, 19 February) that are expected to achieve up to a 25 per cent saving in electricity use.
Published: Monday, 19th February 2024-
County Archaeologist recognises significant Roman discoveries found at new Swindon link road
Headland Archaeology, which provides archaeological services and advice to Swindon Borough Council, has finished work at the Southern Connector Road.
Published: Friday, 16th June 2023 -
Success of local apprentices celebrated ahead of Apprentifest
Two Swindon apprentices employed by Buckingham Group Contracting have been instrumental in the construction of the Southern Connector Road.
Published: Thursday, 1st June 2023 -
Huge infrastructure investment paves the way for Swindon’s future growth
The biggest programme of road improvements in a generation has been delivered to lay the foundations for Swindon’s expansion.
Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2022 -
Contractor to replace defective road surface layer next week
A residential road, which was repaired four years ago, will be closed next week so the contractor can replace the surface.
Published: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 -
Upgraded LED street lights across Swindon results in at least 60 per cent reduction in energy usage
Swindon Borough Council has made a significant dent to its carbon footprint and electricity bills after converting 26,000 street lights to LEDs.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 -
Kirby Close subway underneath Queens Drive to be replaced with signalised toucan crossing
Works are expected to begin on Monday, 1 August to close the subway near Kirby Close, and replace it with a toucan crossing.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 -
Revised vehicle barrier design pushes Mead Way closer to finishing line
The end is near for a road scheme after Swindon Borough Council approved revised designs for road barriers along Mead Way.
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022 -
Whalebridge Junction to undergo improvements as part of Fleming Way upgrade
A town centre junction will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow as part of plans to transform Fleming Way.
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022 -
Council scheme to create new M4 underpass nears completion
A major road scheme, which will unlock thousands of new homes and employment land to the south of Swindon, will be completed in the coming weeks.
Published: Thursday, 24th March 2022 -
Contractor appointed for major Swindon regeneration scheme
A huge £33m regeneration project, which will act as a catalyst for future investment in Swindon town centre, is a step closer to taking off following the appointment of the contractor for the scheme.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022 -
Station Road prepares for eco-friendly upgrade
Station Road is set to receive an eco-friendly upgrade next year to help encourage more people to cycle through Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 16th November 2021 -
Reconstruction work at White Hart roundabout nearing completion
White Hart roundabout will reopen to motorists on Sunday (14 November) following major reconstruction work to increase the life expectancy of the road.
Published: Wednesday, 10th November 2021 -
Council helps residents to Be the Change with the installation of new electric vehicle charging points across Swindon
As world leaders gather together to discuss how they will tackle climate change at COP26 in Glasgow, Swindon Borough Council has taken its own small step towards reducing vehicle emissions in the town
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 -
Progress on new M4 underpass continues, as next stage of the scheme begins next week
Work to construct the Wichelstowe Southern Access (WSA), a new underpass beneath the M4, will move to stage four next week, with all associated traffic management to be removed from the motorway.
Published: Thursday, 13th May 2021 -
Council appoints contractors for upcoming New Eastern Villages highways schemes
Swindon Borough Council has appointed contractors for the next major highways schemes as part of the New Eastern Villages development.
Published: Sunday, 20th December 2020 -
White Hart slip road to be temporarily closed for next stage of £30m improvements
The next stage of improvement work at White Hart junction will see the A419 southbound exit slip road closed for seven weeks.
Published: Wednesday, 7th October 2020 -
Progress being made at Mead Way, despite lockdown restrictions
Work is continuing to progress at Mead Way, despite the pandemic enforcing changes to the schedule.
Published: Monday, 5th October 2020 -
Whitworth Road to be partially closed as Moonrakers improvement work progresses
A short section of Whitworth Road is due to be closed for an initial period of three weeks as part of the £2.8m improvements at the Moonrakers junction in Stratton.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 -
Council supports businesses to extend services outdoors
As more establishments begin to reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Swindon Borough Council is offering to help businesses extend their services outdoors.
Published: Tuesday, 14th July 2020 -
Improvements to the Moonrakers junction to begin at end of July
Preparatory works will begin on site at the Moonrakers junction from Monday, 20 July.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020 -
Saving energy in Swindon through LED lighting
Swindon Borough Council has partnered up with SSE Enterprise Contracting (SSEC) to provide smart street lighting across the borough.
Published: Wednesday, 1st July 2020 -
Work at White Hart junction moves up a gear
Work to improve White Hart junction will step up a notch from Monday (22 June) as the next stage of work begins.
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020 -
Work to begin on new M4 underpass
Motorists will notice major changes to the M4 motorway near Swindon from next week when a huge engineering project moves up a gear.
Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020 -
First month of Mead Way improvement scheme complete
Vital work to improve Mead Way is continuing to make good progress, despite the current coronavirus lockdown.
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Mead Way set for major improvements
Vital upgrades will be made to Mead Way this year thanks to £4 million of investment.
Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020
