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Wiltshire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

RG17Published 06/08/26
Wilts Gazette & Herald • 

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SECTION 14(1) OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council intends to make Orders to close temporarily to all traffic:

A) UC 326402 (Part), Shalbourne; from its property known as Upper Westcott for a distance of approximately 42m in a northerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out wash out, install and other associated works. Alternative route via A338 vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 31 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 07747 648554.

B) C15 (Part), Clyffe Pypard; from its property known as White Horse View for a distance of approximately 200m in a north easterly direction to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out overhead cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via C415 – C121 – C120 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 03 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 0800 048 3516.

C) C146 (Part), Baydon; from a point approximately 150m west of its junction with C189 for a distance of approximately 62m in a westerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out chamber and cover exchange. Alternative route via C146 (unaffected length) – Ermin Way – The Ridgeway – B4192 – C189 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 02 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 07747 648554.

D) C76 (Part), Crudwell; from its junction with C83 for a distance of approximately 820m in a south easterly direction to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via C76 (unaffected length) – B4040 – A429 – C76 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

E) Manton Road, Preshute and Marlborough; from its junction with Lockeridge Dene to its junction with High Street.

F) High Street (Part), Marlborough; from its junction with Manton Road to its junction with Manton Drove to enable Openreach to carry out pole testing and other associated works. Alternative route via High Street (unaffected length) – Bridge Street – A4 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 028 2229.

G) C64 (Part), Fovant; from its junction with A30 for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out footway improvement and associated works. Alternative route via C64 (unaffected length) – C276 – C317 – A30 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required until 21 September 2026. For further information please contact Wiltshire Council on 01225 713494.

H) C179 (Part), Biddestone and Slaughterford; from its property known as Rock Cottage for a distance of approximately 43m in a northerly direction to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out pole and cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via C179 (unaffected length) – C164 – C86 – C179 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 02 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 0345 078 6741.

I) The Avenue (Part), Cherhill; from its junction with Nolands Road to its junction with UC 067101 to enable Openreach to carry out overhead cabling works and other associated works. No alternative route is available. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

J) C1 (Part), Hullavington; for a distance of approximately 20m either side of the railway bridge to enable Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to carry out bridge examination works and other associated works. Alternative route via C1 (unaffected length) – Honey Lane – C60 – C95 – A429 – C1 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 02 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 for 1 night. For further information please contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd on 03457 114141.

K) A342 (Part), Everleigh; from outside its property known as St Peters Church for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out the replacement of a telegraph pole and other associated works. Alternative route via A342 (unaffected length) – A345 – A303 – A338 – A342 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

L) C74 (Part), Great Bedwyn; from its property known as No.16 Brook Street for a distance of approximately 66m in a south easterly direction to enable Openreach to provide 2 poles. Alternative route via C74 (unaffected length) – A338 – C204 – C30 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 04 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

M) C85 (Part), Crudwell and Oaksey; from its junction with C97 to its junction with C83 to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via C83 – C76 – A429 – C85 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made Orders to close temporarily to all traffic:

N) C74 (Part), Great Bedwyn; from its junction with Galley Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in an easterly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities Limited to carry out excavate, install pressure reducing valve and strainer on a bypass off an 8” main – backfill and reinstate. Alternative route via C74 (unaffected length) – UC 286101 – C204 – C30 – C74 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 until 20 August 2026.

For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities Limited on 07762 561848.

O) C6 (Part), Ramsbury; from its junction with Spring Hill to its junction with B4192 to enable Openreach to carry out gully sucking, desilting and other associated works. Alternative route via B4192 – Whittonditch Road and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 5 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

P) C193 (Part), Ramsbury; from its junction with C6 for a distance of approximately 1000m in a north westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out clear 2 blockages in SW, OS The Barn/Lay 1m duct in SW, JNC of Whites Hill. Alternative route via C190 – C6 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 12 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

Q) C198 (Part), Ham; from its junction with Ham Road for a distance of approximately 335m in a northerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out excavate to install 8x pole. Alternative route via A338 – Mill Lane – Ham Road and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 12 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

R) C111 (Part), Bremhill; from its junction with C135 for a distance of approximately 1.3km in a north westerly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out reinstatement defect repairs and other associated works. Alternative route via C111 (unaffected length) – C118 – C135 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4600.

S) A342 (Part), Chirton; from a point 35m east of its junction with The Hollow for a distance of approximately 40m in an easterly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out new connection and other associated works. Alternative route via A342 (unaffected length) – A360 – B3086 – The Packway – A345 – A342 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 2 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4600.

T) Post Office Lane (Part), Broad Hinton; from its junction with A4361 to its junction with The Croft to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out overhead cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via Post Office Lane (unaffected length) – Summers Lane – A4361 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 12 August 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 0330 303 5063.

U) B4039 (Part), Castle Combe; from its junction with Grittleton Road to its junction with Dunns Lane to enable SSE to carry out pole replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via B4039 (unaffected length) – A420 – A46 – B4040 – B4039 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 16:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact SSE on 0345 078 6741.

V) C197 (Part), Shalbourne; from its property known as The Steepes to its property known as South Lodge to enable Openreach to carry out frame and cover repair. Alternative route via C197 (unaffected length) – A338 – C197 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 13 August 2026 and the closure will be required for 2 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

W) Farm Lane (Part), Great Bedwyn; from outside its property known as No.04 Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 11m in a south westerly direction to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out foul water connection works and other associated works. Alternative route via Farm Lane (unaffected length) – Brook Street – The Knapp – Farm Lane (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order which previously came into operation on 02 June 2025 will now recommence on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 17:00 for 5 days. For further information please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100.

X) C33 (Part), Hullavington; from its junction with C1 to its junction with Mere Avenue to enable Bradwells Construction to carry out S278 works – tarmac site entrance, install road ducts and streetlight columns. Alternative route via C33 (unaffected length) – C72 – A429 – C1 and vice versa. This Order which previously came into operation on 30 March 2026 will now recommence on 10 August 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 until 17 August 2026. For further information please contact Bradwells Construction on 0117 9517611.

Orders A) to V) will have a maximum duration of 18 months, Orders W) and X) has a maximum duration of 18 months. The closures and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

SECTION 14(1) OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council intends to make an Order to close temporarily to all users: Footpath 9 (Part), Woodborough; from its junction with Woodborough Road to its property known as Silverton Cottage to enable flood prevention – line damaged sections of public sewer to prevent groundwater infiltration. Alternative route Footpath 9, Woodborough (unaffected length) – Chapel Lane – Footpath 11, Woodborough – Woodborough Road and vice versa. The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. This Order will come into operation on 01 September 2026 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required until 04 September 2026. Access will be maintained where possible although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. The Order will have a maximum duration of 6 months. For further information please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600 or Ali Rasey, Countryside Access Officer on 07770 994823 or Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100.

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