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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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 |
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| Battle of Britain parade |
Eastcott |
Leaving Stagecoach depot at 2.40pm and going via Eastcott Hill, Bath Rd, Wood St and Cricklade St to Christ Church. Traffic management by the police |
19.09.10 |
19.09.10 |
| C117 Lushill (Hannington) |
Blunsdon |
Temporary road closure between 9am and 4pm daily to allow carriageway haunching and surfacing works between Hannington Wick junction and Lushill Farm. Diversion via Hannington Wick, Kempsford, Castle Eaton to A419 |
06.09.10 |
20.09.10 |
| Thames bridge, Castle Eaton |
Blunsdon |
Temporary road closure to enable waterproofing works to the bridge. Diversion via Hannington, Hannington Wick and Kempsford |
23.10.10 |
29.10.10 |
| Cloche Way, junction Church Walk, o/s 55 and o/s 76-18 |
St Philip |
Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion |
27.09.10 |
22.10.10 |
| Cornwall Avenue |
Western |
Emergency road closure to enable sewer works. Diversion via Devon Road |
02.09.10 |
22.09.10 |
| Drove Road |
Eastcott |
Swindon Commercial Services to carry out footpath kerbing works with street lighting, lining and anti skid projects |
27.07.10 |
20.09.10 |
| Emlyn Square |
Central |
Temporary footway closure in Emlyn Square and Bristol Street to enable safety works. The footways affected will only be those that surround the former Mechanics Institute. Pedestrians should use alternative footways. |
02.07.10 |
July 2011 |
| Emlyn Square |
Central |
Due to safety works at the former Mechanics Institute there will be a number of road closures in the area. Emlyn square east, between Oxford Street and London Street (alternative route via Farnsby St, Commercial Rd, Princes St, Fleming Way, Holbrook Way and Bridge St), Emlyn square west between Bathampton St and Bristol St (diversion via Exeter St, Church Place), Bristol Street between Emlyn Square west and Emlyn Square east, diversion via Bristol St, Church Pl, Park Lane, Faringdon Rd, Farnsby St, Commercial Rd, Princes St, Fleming Way, Holbrook Way, Bridge St.The one way order on London Street will be suspended and there will be a suspension of the bus lane in Church Place to accommodate the diversion routes |
13.09.10 |
02.10.10 |
| Fleet Street, junc Holbrook Way/Fleming Way to Focal point |
Central |
Wales & West Utilities to insert new mains including transfers |
06.09.10 |
01.10.10 |
| 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 |
| Foxhill, Wanborough |
Ridgeway |
Wales & West Utilities to use temporary traffic lights 24 hrs a Foxhill, The Lodge to St Anns, to protect operatives and plant during works to gas governor |
13.09.10 |
24.09.10 |
| Grange Drive o/s 2 - o/s 130 |
St Margaret |
Wales and West Utilities to replace mains by insertion and service transfers |
18.10.10 |
12.01.11 |
| Great Western Way/Whitehouse Road |
Western |
Lane closures Great Western Way junction with Whitehouse Road and Osborne Street to North Star Avenue. Cycleway construction by Swindon Commercial Services |
13.09.10 |
27.09.10 |
| Green Road |
St Philip |
Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion including transfers from o/s 41 to o/s 97 |
25.05.10 |
08.09.10 |
| Greenlands Road |
St Philip |
Wales & West Utilities to replace mains by insertion between Headlands Grove and Green Road |
25.05.10 |
08.09.10 |
| Swindon Half Marathon - Sunday 10th October |
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Temporary road closures. Will include Pipers Way (Croft Rd to Nationwide roundabout), Pipers Way (Nationwide roundabout to Marlborough Rd), B4006 Marlborough Rd (westbound, Queens drive-Pipers Way), A4259 Marlborough Rd (one lane westbound, Day House lane-Queens Drive), Broome manor Lane, Day house lane (whole to Medbourne Lane inc Meadow Way), Bericot Lane, Badbury Lane, The Ridgeway (A346 to Shepherds rest crossroads), Hill farm Road, The Hollow (Ham Rd to Ridgeway), Ham Road and Bell Lane (Hill farm road to B4192), B4192 (A419 Commonhead roundabout to Aldbourne), Medbourne Road (B4192 to Badbury Lane), the road from A346 Plough Hill into Badbury village, unclassified road from Badbury village due south to intersection with The Ridgeway, Marlborough Rd (Pipers roundabout and Coate roundabout west to east), from Bruddel grove into Marlborough Rd, from Windsor Rd into Marlborough Rd, from Sandringham Rd into Marlborough Rd and from Downs View Rd into Marlborough Rd. Closures from 4am on 9th at first location, from 9am on 9th at second location and from 4am on 10th at all other. Closures to end at 10pm on the 10th. For further details see the website: www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk or contact Helen Maine (Lweisure services) on 01793 511033 |
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| 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 |
| Hawksworth Way |
Western |
Scottish and Southern energy to lay hv cable in cycleway s/o Oasis leisure centre |
18.09.10 |
10.11.10 |
| John Street/King Street |
Central |
Development of the Bhs store. Works will include utility diversions |
Jan 2010 |
Nov 2010 |
| Kingsdown Road, Vickers roundabout to crematorium |
St Margaret |
Installation of llkv cable with temporary traffic lights |
26.07.10 |
27.09.10 |
| Larksfield |
Covingham and Nythe |
Wales and West utilities to replace mains including transfers |
27.09.10 |
12.11.10 |
| Lechlade Road |
Highworth |
Works to provide a new toucan crossing between Grove Hill and Blackworth roundabout. Traffic management will be provided |
05.07.10 |
17.09.10 |
| Lechlade Road |
HIghworth |
Temporary traffic signals as required for anti-skid and tree removal works |
16.08.10 |
17.09.10 |
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For information on the motorway view the Highways Agency web site: www.trafficengland.com |
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| M4 |
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Visit by the Pope so possible delays on all of the M4 |
16.09.10 |
19.09.10 |
| M4, junction 15-16 |
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Various lane closures and speed restrictions to accommodate road works |
17.09.10 |
29.10.10 |
| Marlowe Avenue |
Parks |
Development works by Swindon Commercial Services between Drakes Way and Greenbridge Road. Will use temporary traffic lights |
31.08.10 |
TBC |
| Meadowcroft, junction Green Road to No 2 |
St Philip |
Wales and West Utilities to replace mains including transfers |
07.09.10 |
28.09.10 |
| Moormead Road |
Wroughton and Chiseldon |
Temporary traffic lights at junction Wainwright Mews for remedial kerb works |
06.09.10 |
13.09.10 |
| Moredon Road - Barratt Homes site |
Moredon |
Construction of new junction to serve development to include pedestrian diversion and traffic management. Temporary traffic lights for sewer connection between 16th August and 3rd September |
16.08.10 |
17.10.10 |
| Nell Hill, Hannington |
Blunsdon |
Temporary road closure between Box hedge farm and Manor Farm for works to culvert. Diversion via Hannington, Castle eaton and Kempsford |
01.11.10 |
07.11.10 |
| Overtown and Burderop Park |
Wroughton and Chiseldon |
Temporary closure of the unnamed road between Overtown and Burderop Park for a new gas supply. Diversion via B4005/Overtown Hill and vice versa |
31.08.10 |
28.09.10 |
| Princes Street, Gordon Road to Whalebridge |
Eastcott |
Bus lane closure to allow access to the carriageway for BT to restore customer service, from 9pm on the 15th to 6am on the 16th |
15.09.10 |
16.09.10 |
| Queen Street |
Central |
Wales and West Utilities to insert new mains including transfers from Queen Street to Fleet Street including Carr Street |
23.09.10 |
20.10.10 |
| Ravenscroft |
Covingham and Nythe |
Wales and West Utilities to replace mains, including transfers |
31.08.10 |
18.10.10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
TBC |
| Tadpole Lane |
Blunsdon |
Temporary traffic lights to enable traffic from event field at railway bridge, 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
11.09.10 |
12.09.10 |
| Thamesdown Drive/Purton Road |
Moredon |
Temporary traffic lights to enable directional drill for new gas supply from Elborough Bridge to site entrance |
31.08.10 |
14.09.10 |
| Towcester Road |
Covingham and Nythe |
Temporary closure of the footpath between Towcester Road and Dorcan Way to allow for the construction of a cycleway |
09.08.10 |
12.09.10 |
| Wharf Road |
Wroughton & Chiseldon |
Temporary traffic lights in use for trial holes in the carriageway |
06.09.10 |
07.09.10 |
| Whitehouse Road |
Central |
Construction of a controlled pedestrian crossing, including temporary traffic ligths during working hours |
31.08.10 |
13.09.10 |
| Wootton Bassett Road (beneath railway bridge) |
Central |
Temporary road closure to enable works on the rail bridge. From 11pm on Sat 4th Sept to 9am Sun 5th and from 10pm on Sun 3rd Oct to 7am on Mon 4th Oct. Alternative route via Penzance Drive, Paddington Drive, Great Western Way, Kemble Drive, Rodbourne Rd, Park Lane and Westcott place |
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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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