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Wiltshire - Multiple Temporary Closures for Various Works
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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: C30 (Part), Froxfield; from its junction with Trindledown Lane for a distance of approximately 53m in a westerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out works to cure the leak at the property and other associated works. Alternative route via C30 (unaffected length) – School Lane – C201 – A4 – C30 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 07 October 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 01865 876377.
C267 (Part), Milton Lilbourne and Wootton Rivers; from its junction with C266 to its junction with UC 186201 to enable MBNL to carry out tree cutting and other associated works. Alternative route via UC 186201 – Ram Alley – B3087 – C266 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact MBNL on 01652 656291.
Middle Lane (Part), Cherhill; from its junction with Pottows Field for a distance of approximate 125m in a westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out carriageway box works to restore customer service and other associated works. Alternative route via Middle Lane (unaffected length) – Main Road – Olivers Hill – Middle Lane (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 October 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.
UC 266601 (Part), Little Bedwyn; from its junction with UC 276901 to its property known as Robbins Cottage.
UC 276901 (Part), Little Bedwyn; from its junction with UC 266601 for a distance of approximately 450m in a northerly direction to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out replacing LV poles and other associated works. Alternative route via Horsehall Hill – A4 – Manor Park – Brewhouse Hill and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 06 October 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 02039600603.
C151 (Part), Castle Combe; from its property known as Riverside House for a distance of approximately 707m in a south westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out reinstatement defect works and other associated works. Alternative route via C151 (unaffected length) – B4039 – A420 – C151 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required until 16 October 2026. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
A361 (Part), Seend; from its property known as Seymour Lodge to its property known as Grassmere House.
Inmarsh Lane (Part), Seend; from its junction with A361 to its property known as Broomhayes Farm.
C242 (Part), Seend; from its junction with A361 for a distance of approximately 150m in a northerly direction to enable Wessex Water to carry out water mains replacement and associated works. Alternative route G via A365 – A350 – A361 (unaffected length) and vice versa. Alternative route H via Inmarsh Lane (unaffected length) – Bell Hill – A361 (unaffected length) and vice versa. Alternative route I via C242 (unaffected length) – A365 – A361 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required until 27 November 2026. For further information please contact David Tennant on behalf of Wessex Water on 0345 6004600.
C67 (Part), Purton; from its property known as High Barn Farm for a distance of approximately 105m in a westerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out new air valve installation works and other associated works. Alternative route via C67 (unaffected length) – C76 – C91 – C67 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required for 4 days. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 0800 316 9800.
B4040 (Part), Sherston; from its property known as No.17 Church Street for a distance of approximately 14m in a south westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via B4040 (unaffected length) – The Street – B4039 – A420 – A350 – A429 – B4042 – B4040 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 04 October 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
C66 (Part), Seagry and Great Somerford; from its junction with C82 to its junction with Broadfield Farm to enable Openreach to carry out cabling works for recovery and other associated works. Alternative route via C66 (unaffected length) – C77 – C82 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00 for 1 night. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
Hartham Lane (Part), Biddestone and Slaughterford; from a point approximately 225m north of its junction with Footpath 19, Biddestone for a distance of approximately 171m in a north westerly direction to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out highway drainage improvement works and other associated works. Alternative route via Hartham Lane (unaffected length) – The Butts – Church Road – Cross Keys Road – A4 – Hartham Lane (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026 and the closure will be required for 5 days. For further information please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100.
C90 (Part), Oaksey; from its junction with C85 for a distance of approximately 800m in a south easterly direction to enable Openreach to carry out pole installation works and other associated works. Alternative route via C90 (unaffected length) – C76 – C83 – C85 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 05 October 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:
C414 (Part), Royal Wootton Bassett; from its junction with C15 for a distance of approximately 750m in a northerly direction to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing works and other associated works. Alternative route via C414 (unaffected length) – C122 – A3102 – C131 – C120 – C15 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 14 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00 for 2 days. For further information please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0105.
C73 (Part), East Kennett; from its junction with C202 for a distance of approximately 360m in a north westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out ducting installation works and other associated works. Alternative route via C73 (unaffected length) – A4 – C38 – C73 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 14 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
C106 (Part), Brinkworth; from its junction with C88 for a distance of approximately 2km in a north westerly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out pipe replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via C106 (unaffected length) – C104 – Pink Lane – Eighty Acres – C76 – C88 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 14 September 2026 and the closure will be required until 18 December 2026. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 6004600.
The Green (Part), Aldbourne; from its junction with Back Lane to its junction with The Square to enable Openreach to provide a safe working area for engineers to excavate and provide new ducting in carriageway. Alternative route via The Square – The Green (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 16 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 2 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 08081000439.
C194 (Part), Froxfield and Ramsbury; from its junction with Footpath 10, Froxfield for a distance of approximately 1484m in a northerly direction.
UC 276901 (Part), Froxfield; from its junction with C194 to its junction with A4 to enable Openreach to carry out cabling and other associated works. Alternative route via A4 – Littlecote Road – B4192 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 14 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 5 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 08000859194.
C72 (Part), Stanton St Quintin; from its junction with Manor Farm Road to its junction with Bouverie Park to enable Openreach to carry out overhead cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via C72 (unaffected length) – C33 – C1 – A429 – C72 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 16 September 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 10:00 and 14:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
C92 (Part), Hankerton; from its property known as Dolmans Farm for a distance of approximately 70m in an easterly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out ferrule leak repair works and other associated works. Alternative route via C92 (unaffected length) – Hare Lane – C76 – C92 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 15 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 6004600.
C119 (Part), Broad Town; from its junction with the right of way known as Footpath 7, Broad Town for a distance of approximately 1km in a northerly direction.
UC 077801 (Part), Broad Town; from its junction with C119 for a distance of approximately 40m in a westerly direction to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out overhead cabling, pole replacement and other associated works. Alternative route W via C119 (unaffected length) – C15 – C415 – C119 (unaffected length) and vice versa. Alternative route X via C15 – C415 – C119 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 17 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.
Cross Lane (Part), Marlborough; from its junction with Hyde Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a southerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out boundary box exchange and other associated works. Alternative route via Cross Lane (unaffected length) – Cardigan Road – Hyde Lane and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 14 September 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 07747 648554.
C38 (Part), Fyfield and West Overton; from its property known as South Lodge for a distance of approximately 3.3km in a north easterly direction.
Back Lane (Part), Fyfield and West Overton; from its junction with C38 for a distance of approximately 80m in an easterly direction to enable Openreach Limited to carry out excavate to complete road crossing and other associated works. Alternative route via A4 – A361 – Pewsey Road and vice versa. This Order which previously came into operation on 01 June 2026 will now recommence on 18 September 2026 and the closure will be required until 02 October 2026. For further information please contact Openreach Limited on 08000859194. Orders A) to Y) will have a maximum duration of 18 months. Orders Z) and AA) 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 16(A) OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all vehicular traffic under a rolling road closure: a) A420 Bristol Road (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with Hardenhuish Avenue to its junction with Marshfield Road. b) A420 Marshfield Road (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with Bristol Road to its junction with Park Lane. c) A420 Park Lane (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with Marshfield Road to its junction with New Road. d) A420 New Road (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with Park Lane to its junction with The Bridge. e) C365 The Bridge, Chippenham; from its junction with New Road to its junction with High Street. f) C365 High Street, Chippenham; from its junction with The Bridge to its junction with Market Place. g) C365 Market Place (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with High Street to its junction with The Causeway. h) C365 The Causeway, Chippenham; from its junction with Market Place to its junction with London Road. i) C365 London Road (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with The Causeway to its junction with A4 Pewsham Way. The above closures will be managed on a ‘rolling road closure’ basis and will be reopened to traffic as soon as safely possible. And to close temporarily to all traffic: j) C182 Hill Corner Road, Chippenham; from its junction with B4069 Pew Hill to its junction with B4158 Malmesbury Road. k) B4158 Malmesbury Road (Part), Chippenham; from its junction with B4528 Hardenhuish Lane to its junction with A420 Park Lane. These temporary traffic measures are required to safeguard members of the public and competitors whilst enabling the Chippenham Half Marathon to take place. This Order will come into operation on Sunday 13 September 2026 with the exception of vehicles officially involved in the marathon, vehicles being used for ambulance, police or fire brigade purposes, or the purpose of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, or with permission being given by a Police Constable in uniform. The rolling closures (a) to (i) are anticipated to commence at approximately 09:00 and finish at approximately 13:00 (depending upon the progress of the competition). Closures (j) and (k) are anticipated to be required between 09:00-10:15. For further information please email contact@chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk or visit www.chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk.
Notice of Modification Order Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 The Definitive Map and Statement for the Devizes Rural District Council Area Dated 1952 as Modified Under the Provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 THE WILTSHIRE COUNCIL PARISH OF DEVIZES PATH NO. 66 DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2026
The above named order, made on 24th August 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by recording a width, of between 8 and 14 metres as per OS map sheet Wiltshire XXXIV.14 surveyed 1885, published in 1886, scale 1:2500, for footpath Devizes no.66, in the parish and town of Devizes, south of Coate Lane, SN10 3LU, as per the order plan. A copy of the order and the order plan may be seen free of charge at Definitive Map and Highway Records, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN, 0900-700 weekdays by appointment. To make an appointment please email craig.harlow@wiltshire.gov.uk. Electronic copies may also be requested by emailing craig.harlow@wiltshire.gov.uk. Any representation or objection relating to this order must be sent in writing to Craig Harlow, Definitive Map Officer, Definitive Map and Highway Records, Wiltshire Council, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN or by email to Craig Harlow, Definitive Map Officer at craig.harlow@wiltshire.gov.uk quoting the title of the order, “The Wiltshire Council Parish of Devizes Path no.66 Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026”, not later than 17:00 on 23rd October 2026, and respondents are requested to state the grounds on which their representation or objection is made. If no representations or objections are duly made to the order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Wiltshire Council, instead of submitting the order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the authority has by notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of Schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the order (or that part of the order). If the order is submitted to the Secretary of State for the Environment, in whole or in part, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
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