Reminder of road works
Road works are due to start on Mays Lane on 8th April for 2 days. Residents vehicle access will be arranged but there may be a small delay as the Traffic Marshal will need to assist them.
Resurfacing Hodson Road
Essential resurfacing work to a section of Hodson Road are scheduled to take place from Monday, 25 until Friday, 29 March. During this time the B4005 Hodson Road, between Chiseldon and Burderop (Toll House) will be closed with no access to vehicles between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Diversions will be in place during… read more
Major improvements to Junction 15 of the M4
Work is due to start in late summer. Highways England is finalising plans for the scheme in conjunction with Swindon Borough Council and Badbury Park developers Persimmon and Redrow. Significant extra capacity will be created on the A419 through the creation of a third lane southbound, which will help to alleviate current queuing traffic at… read more
Notice of Temporary Traffic Orders – B4005 Hodson Road, Chiseldon and New Town Lane, Bishopstone
The road will need to be fully closed except for emergency access (or potentially any direct access to land i.e. a farmer requiring field entry). There are no residential properties fronting the working area within the closure so no direct access is required. Through traffic is not typically catered for when a road is closed…. read more
Transport Report – April 2019
The dates for the reshaping of Junction 15 of the M4 have been announced. Work is planned to commence on 19th September 2019. This scheme is set to cost £9.5m, with £5m from the Highway Agency and £4.5m from the developers of Badbury Park. So SBC are not having to fund this work. If Junction… read more
Three Teenagers Arrested After Public Help Police Officer Following Pursuit Near Swindon
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking after members of the public helped a police officer detain suspects following a pursuit south of Swindon. A police officer was on patrol in the Chiseldon area at around 7.30pm last night (12/03/19) when he was overtaken on The Ridgeway by a 4×4 vehicle… read more
Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – B4005 Hodson Road
This Order is being introduced to allow carriageway patching works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the B4005 Hodson Road between Chiseldon and the Toll House. Traffic will be diverted via B4005 New Road (Chiseldon), A346 Marlborough Road, A419, A4259 Marlborough Road, B4006 Marlborough Road, B4006 Pipers Way, Swindon Road and B4005 Brimble Hill/Overtown… read more
Map of Mays Lane Road Closure
Map of the closure of Mays Lane for re-surfacing work, currently scheduled for 28th and 29th May. Residents will receive a leaflet drop with information a week before the work starts.
Highways News
Take a look at the latest highways E-Newsletter for information regarding scheduled road improvements, pot hole repairs and other travel news
Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane And High Street, Chiseldon
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane And High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow resurfacing works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Mays Lane and High Street between New Road and Station Road. Traffic will… read more
Advice For Staying Safe
We know from last year how disruptive snow fall and icy conditions can be, especially on our road networks. So in true British fashion we are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Following heavy snowfall across the county please consider where appropriate the following advice: Only travel if absolutely necessary, and allow… read more
Drivers to be fined for inconsiderate parking as council takes action
Residents will soon be able to report inconsiderate drivers as the Council implements new powers from October. After asking residents to comment on the proposal earlier this year, the Council will be issuing Penalty Charge Notices of up to £113 from 1st October 2018 under the Traffic Management Act, if drivers block dropped kerbs and… read more
Reconstruction And Improvements On Roads
Reconstructing Upham Road Despite the extremely warm weather, the team at Upham Road continue to break out and remove the old damaged concrete and replace it with a new base material. The minibus service that we have been running for residents from the stop outside Queen’s Park will also include a pick-up point along Burford Avenue. We have… read more
Council to take action on nuisance parking
Inconsiderate drivers who double park and block dropped kerbs and driveways could soon be fined under new powers that will be taken up by Swindon Borough Council later this year. Following a recent Cabinet meeting, the Council is proposing to implement powers under the Traffic Management Act which would see fines of up to £105… read more
Council Launches Pothole Campaign
Council Launches Pothole Campaign Following Harsh Winter Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council. The month-long potholes campaign has been launched om the 18 June as the Council continues to repair the borough’s roads following the significant damage… read more
Easing Congestion At Mannington
Easing Congestion At Mannington Work to create more queuing space for traffic on the approach to Mannington Roundabout from Tewkesbury Way has been rescheduled. This is because overnight resurfacing cannot take place until Thurs, 5 and Fri, 6 July. The long traffic island on Tewkesbury Way will be removed the week before (starting Monday, 25 June). By completing… read more
The Highway Code Rule Change
The Highway Code: Rule Change For Motorways The Highway Code section about motorways will be changing on Wednesday, 4 June 2018. The change to rule 253 will now allow learner drivers to have motorway lessons with an approved driving instructor. This will help to make sure more drivers know how to use motorways safely.
Junction 16 Updates
Junction 16 As the temperatures have picked up, the overnight surfacing work has started and the night closures are in place. As the work is weather dependent, please make sure you follow our social media channels to see if works are postponed. Throughout the day there is a team on site installing sign bases and lamp columns. Ducting is… read more
Junction 16 update
Updates to work being done on Junction 16 There have been a number of overnight closures this week to allow the contractor to install drainage and lay pipes. The team are also installing kerbing around the junction as well as preparing areas for upcoming surfacing works. Drainage works are ongoing, with manholes being installed on the south… read more
Proposed Traffic Orders in Swindon – Broome Manor Lane
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the Council proposes to introduce a 30mph and 40mph speed limit on Broome Manor Lane. A copy of the orders and plan is available for inspection at the Council’s One Stop Shop, Wat Tyler House, Euclid Street, Swindon… read more