Fog is quite common at this time of year, so here’s some advice about how to drive in these conditions; Before entering fog check your mirrors then slow down. If the word ‘Fog’ is shown on a roadside signal but the road is clear, be prepared for a bank of fog or drifting patchy fog ahead…. read more
Highways are urging drivers to be cautious around gritters this winter as more than a dozen people lose their lives every year after colliding with one of the winter workhorses. A gritter cannot exceed 40 mph and still does its job effectively. Unfortunately, tailbacks are unavoidable in heavy traffic. Drivers should understand the danger of… read more
Junction 16 continues to progress steadily. The vacuum excavator was on site last week, allowing the contractor to avoid hand digging around services. The site remains a hive of activity as the team prepares the road for the upcoming traffic switch. Hook Street, which links Whitehill Way in West Swindon to the village of Hook,… read more
Gritting season With road surface temperatures forecast to drop below zero and the high probability of a heavy frost, this week saw the first road gritting operation of the season. We are expecting another cold snap on Sunday 12 November. The team will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions 24 hours a day. For more… read more
A team of 16 drivers and 8 gritting lorries are now on standby 24 hours a day to grit the priority routes in Swindon which cover 280 miles of the borough’s 520-mile road network. The Council has also checked the borough’s 475 grit bins, and those that need filling or replacing will be attended to… read more
Good news for motorists as Akers Way reopens to traffic on Wednesday evening One of Swindon’s most important arterial routes will reopen to traffic following major improvement works. Akers Way has undergone extensive reconstruction work, which has resulted in major modifications to the concrete road base that will add decades to the lifespan of the… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ask: Are we getting through? Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an awareness campaign across its area, targeting poor or inconsiderate parking. The Service is asking all drivers “Are we getting through?” as, when responding to a 999 call, every second that the emergency services are… read more
We have been advised by SBC that the new parking layby will be installed on New Road (near Castle View Road and Station Road) on 6th November. We are currently finding out if there will be traffic lights or other road restrictions in this area during this time. The layby is not designated as allocated… read more
With so much roadworks going on the end of this year, the council has gathered information on the upcoming work that will be taking place. To make sure people are informed and prepared. Updates from Ward Cllrs: The yellow lines on Hodson Road are due to be painted in November. The new layby on New… read more
Community Speed Watch volunteers needed. The team are looking for more volunteers to help with the speed watch sessions within the Parish during peak hours. You would need to attend a training session for use of the equipment and complete a form which includes a security check, but then you’d be ready to assist. Data… read more
The following documents explain the changes to take place within Chiseldon with regards to yellow lines. VO 7 Public Notice Statement of reasons Advertising plan New road removal of DYL 3.5.17 Advertising plan New road introduction of DYL 3.5.17
Swindon Borough Council is responsible for the repair of patches and potholes to all roads, highways, footpaths and cycle ways within the Borough. To report a pothole call 01793 445500.
Major phase of work begins at Junction 16 Around 100,000 tonnes of clay will be transported onto Junction 16 of the M4 over the coming months as part of the latest phase of works to transform the key highway interchange. A dozen lorries this week began transporting the clay on to the site to raise… read more
Transport Report – April 2017 Sorry – but the buses are changing again Although the last bus changes were back in November 2016, further changes will be happening with effect from Sunday 2 April. We would recommend that you get a copy of the new timetable, as the bus may go earlier or later than… read more
Works step up a gear at Junction 16 Works at Junction 16: Construction is now in full swing on both the eastbound and westbound off-slip roads, within the south side of the roundabout, and at the entrance to Upper Studley Farm. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor will start bringing a large volume of material… read more
After contacting SBC Highways and Transport dept, we received the following update in regards to the yellow lines. To introduce a parking restriction involves a statutory process. An informal consultation will be carried out first for those who will be affected by the changes Once feedback has been considered a formal advertisement of the proposals… read more
The first meeting of the new Transport and Strategic Planning Committee meeting is Thursday 23rd Feb at 7.30pm in the Recreation Hall. As with all our other meetings, the public are welcome to attend and there will be a public recess at the start of the meeting.
Motorists warned of Junction 16 slip road closures Construction work is now back in full swing at Junction 16, with good progress being made on all areas currently being worked on. The eastbound exit slip remains reduced to one lane between approximately 9am and 4pm, subject to traffic volumes, while other traffic management is implemented throughout… read more
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