Swindon, Multiple Roads, Temporary Prohibitions & Restrictions

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC ORDERS FOR TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Notice is given that SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL made the following orders:

(STRO01025 Body Horse Hill, Hinton Parva)

This Order is being introduced for UTILITY works and will impose a prohibition of driving on Body Horse Hill between White Hill and Hatchet Hill. Traffic to be diverted via Hatchett Hill, Callas Hill, Wanborough Road, Body Horse Hill/City Corner and vice versa. Effective on the 8 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to be in place between 8 to 11 April 2025.

(STRO00958 Lady St Margarets Footbridge, Stratton St Margaret)

This Order is being introduced for RESURFACING WORKS and will impose a closure of Lady St Margaret’s footbridge. Pedestrian to be diverted via Griffiths Close, Station Halt, Ermin Street, Oxford Road and Sandgate. Effective on the force on the 7 April 2025 for 6 months but it is anticipated that works will be completed by the 21 April 2025.

(STRO01023 Salzgitter Drive, Swindon)

This Order is being introduced for GTC works and will impose a prohibition of driving on Salzgitter Drive from the roundabout junction outside Box Safe to Thamesdown Drive. Traffic to be diverted via Salzgitter Drive, Lady Lane B4534, Thames down Drive. Effective on the 7 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to be in place on the 7 April 2025 during 8am to 6pm.

(STRO01028 Thornhill Road, South Marston)

This Order is being introduced for THAMES WATER and will impose a prohibition of driving on Thornhill Road between Old Vicarage Lane and Manor Farm. Traffic to be diverted via Old Vicarage Lane and A420 with the exception of HGV vehicles over 7.5 tonnes which will be diverted via A420 to White Hart Roundabout, A419, A361 Highworth Road, Supermarine Road and Highworth Road. Effective on the 2 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to take place between 2 to 4 April 2025.

(STRO01032 London/Sheppard Street and Station Road, Swindon)

This Order is being introduced for REMEDIAL WORKS and will temporarily prohibit driving on London/Sheppard Street and Station Road from the junction with Emlyn Square to Cheltenham Street. Traffic to be diverted via Oxford Street, East Street, Holbrook Way, Farnsbury Street, Commercial Road, Regent Circus, Princes Street, Corporation Street, Manchester Road, Milford Street and Gloucester Street. Effective on the 7 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to take place between 7 to 11 April 2025.

(STRO01044 Eastcott Road, Swindon)

This Order is being introduced for WALES AND WEST GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT works and will impose a prohibition of driving on Eastcott Road between the junctions of Bath Road and King William Street. Traffic to be diverted via Bath Road, Victoria Road, Regent Circus, Cromby Street, Eastcott Road and/or Bath Road, Kingshill Road, Westcott Place, Faringdon Road, Farnsbury Street and Commercial Road. Effective on the 7 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to be in place between 7 to 22 April 2025.

(STRO01054 Swindon Town Centre)

This Order is being introduced for TARMAC WORKS ON CARRIAGEWAY AND FOOTWAYS and will impose a prohibition of proceeding on Cheltenham Street, Beales Close, Holbrook Way, Milford Street, Henry Street, John Street and Fleet Street. Closure of Holbrook Way, Milford Street, John Street and Fleet Street to take place overnight. For Cheltenham Street and Beales Close traffic to be diverted via Holbrook Way, Bridge Street and Station Road. For Milford Street closure traffic to be diverted via Manchester Road, County Road and/or Wellington Street Station Road. Effective on the 28 March 2025 for 6 months but the dates of the restrictions are to be confirmed.

(STRO01042 A4259 Marlborough Road, Swindon)

This Order is being introduced for THAMES WATER works and will impose a prohibition of driving on the link road off A4259 Marlborough Road leading onto Homington Avenue and link road between A4259 Marlborough Road and Liden Drive. Traffic to be diverted via A4259 Marlborough Road, Biddestone Avenue, Homington Avenue, and/or Liden Drive, Dorcan Way and A4259 Marlborough Road. Effective on the 7 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to be in place between 7 to 21 April 2025.

(STRO01030 A361 Swindon Street, Highworth)

This Order is being introduced for THAMES WATER and will impose a prohibition of driving on A361 Swindon Street between High Street and Brewery Street. Works are to be phased to include one-way restrictions and 2-way traffic lights. Traffic to be diverted via Brewery Street, Roundhill Meads and A361 Lechlade Road. Effective on the 12 April 2025 for 6 months but works are expected to take place between 12 to 27 April 2025.

(STRO01066 Aylesbury Street, Swindon)

This Order is being introduced for CARRIAGEWAY INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR WORKS and will temporarily prohibit driving on Aylesbury Street between the junctions of Manchester Road and Station Road. Traffic to be diverted via Station Road, Corporation Street, Manchester Road and Gloucester Street. Effective on the 17 April 2025 for 18 months with initial investigation works taking between 17 to 25 April 2025 and repair works taking place at a later date.

Strategic Transport

21 March 2025

For further information regarding any of the above please email NetworkCoordination@swindon.gov.uk quoting the relevant reference.

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