Earlier this week the Government introduced a three tiered system of local ‘COVID Alert Levels’ in England. Every area of England now falls into three categories – medium, high or very high, depending on the local rate of infection. As Swindon’s infection rate currently remains significantly below the average in England, it falls under the… read more
PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and Parking Places Consolidation) Order 2017 (Variation No. 17) Order 2020 Notice is GIVEN of Swindon Borough Council’s intention to make the above Order under the provisions of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and The Traffic Management Act 2004, the effect of which is to… read more
A scheme to improve road safety and ease congestion issues outside schools is being launched by Swindon Borough Council. The School Safe Environment Zones (SSEZ) scheme will run over the next five years. At the beginning of each of the five years, a list of schools will be identified. An annual budget of £100,000, funded… read more
The next stage of improvement work at White Hart junction will see the A419 southbound exit slip road closed for seven weeks. From Monday 12 October, motorists travelling southbound on the A419 will need to continue to the Commonhead roundabout before returning to White Hart roundabout as part of the diversion route which will be… read more
I am pleased to advise you that yesterday evening enforcement papers were served on Earthline pertaining to their activities at Wroughton Airfield. As you are aware, the company has undertaken some work there with a view to establishing an operating base, which does not have the benefit of planning permission on a site that is… read more
Please click on the links below to view or download documents relating to the proposed speed limit. Draycot Foliat Speed Limit – Public Notice Draycot Foliat Speed Limit – Plan of Roads Affected Draycot Foliat Sped Limit – Statement of Reasons
Swindon Borough Council has been awarded more than £200,000 from the Government to make changes to the road network to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. The proposed road changes are to facilitate social distancing in Swindon as the local economy begins to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since… read more
You can read the complete newsletter here. Dear readers, Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday (23 June), I wanted to update you on how my team have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also continuing to deliver our major transport schemes and essential maintenance programmes. Working with colleagues across the Council we helped… read more
General details and impacts of roadworks in Swindon are available to view on SBC’s interactive map. Find out about local roadworks
Motorists will notice major changes to the M4 motorway near Swindon from next week when a huge engineering project moves up a gear. From Monday (18 May) the latest phase of work will begin on the Wichelstowe Southern Access (WSA), which will create a new route into one of Swindon’s newest housing developments. The scheme,… read more
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Road And Footway Closure – Broome Manor Lane. Swindon This restriction is being introduced to allow the Highway Agency to carry out works and surveys for the bridge deck refurbishment and will prohibit vehicles/pedestrians from proceeding on Broome… read more
Earlier this month, we were hoping to remove the overhead gantry by the former Toys R Us car park exit on the A420. However, severe weather conditions caused by recent storms has meant that this work has had to be postponed. A new date has now been selected for the removal of the gantry: the… read more
Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. I am writing to let you know we will shortly be carrying out works in this area. The works As part of our commitment ot improve traffic flow in this area, we plan to improve capacity on the A419 by adding a dedicated… read more
The Department for Transport (DfT) named Swindon Borough Council as one of 32 local authorities, which are set to benefit from £93.4m from the Local Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund. The funding, which totals £4.85m and will include additional funding from the Council, cannot be used for ongoing repairs such as potholes. However, it will be… read more
Plans to create a new bus interchange and gateway into Swindon Town Centre will be the focus of two public drop-ins next week. The proposed scheme has been developed by Swindon Borough Council and would see Fleming Way completely transformed to include a new public space with a green spine to reflect the old canal… read more
Storm Ciara has brought down several trees along the Railway Path, and Storm Dennis may bring down some more. We’d be happy to collate a list of any locations needing attention. Some may be small enough to be dealt with by volunteers, but larger trees will need a Sustrans tree surgeon with proper equipment, and… read more
Work to build the embankment south of the M4 is progressing well. The embankment will play a major part in how we will create a tunnel under the M4 without closing the road. We will be explaining how this will work in future editions. You may have noticed that average speed cameras have been installed… read more
Shoppers using Mannington Retail Park are benefitting from a scheme which will significantly improve congestion at a major Swindon roundabout. A new slip road from the retail park directly onto Great Western Way has just been opened, which will reduce the amount of traffic leaving the shopping area at the Wootton Bassett Road exit and… read more
Wichelstowe Southern Access Road When driving towards Junction 16 of the M4, you may have noticed that work has started on the Wichelstowe Southern Access. Construction of a temporary embankment has begun and cables used by Highways England to monitor Swindon’s roads have now been relocated. The Southern Access, which will create an additional route… read more
Wiltshire Police is supporting the National Police Chiefs Council Drink Drug Drive campaign that launches this week and runs through to January. Inspector Mark Freeman, of Specialist Operations, said: “Since 2015 we have had the ability to make roadside checks for suspected drug drivers as well as those who risk drinking and driving. The drug… read more