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Wiltshire - Multiple Temporary Closures for Various Works

SN11•Published 05/11/26
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) Anchor Road (Part), Calne; from its property known as No.82 Anchor Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.

B) Bentley Grove (Part), Calne; from its junction with Anchor Road for a distance of approximately 10m in an easterly direction to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out mains replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via Anchor Road (unaffected length) – London Road – New Road – The Strand – Mill Street – Anchor Road (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and the closure will be required until 11 December 2026. For further information please contact Wales & West Utilities on 0800 912 2999.

C) C38 (Part), Fyfield and West Overton; from its junction with A4 for a distance of approximately 145m in a southerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out civils and other associated works. Alternative route via C38 (unaffected length) – C73 – A4 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 01 December 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 (option 3).

D) Ingram Street (Part), Malmesbury; from its property known as No.3 Ingram Street for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out interceptor removal works and other associated works. No alternative route is available. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 3600.

E) C68 (Part), Sherston; from its property known as No.16 Court Street for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly direction to enable Bristol Water to carry out lead pipe replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via C68 (unaffected length) – C73 – A433 – C27 – B4040 – C68 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and the closure will be required until 02 December 2026. For further information please contact Bristol Water on 0117 934 1187.

F) B4696 (Part), Leigh and Purton; from outside its property known as Thatado Farm for a distance of approximately 660m in a southerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out pole installation work, ducting works and other associated works. Alternative route via B4696 (unaffected length) – B4042 – A429 – B4040 – B4696 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 until 06 December 2026. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

G) B4528 (Part), Chippenham; from a point approximately 90m south east of its junction with B4643 for a distance of approximately 62m in a south easterly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out connection works and other associated works. Alternative route via B4528 (unaffected length) – A350 – A4 – B4643 – B4528 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 5 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 3600.

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

H) B4040 (Part), Malmesbury; from its property known as St Josephs Catholic Primary School for a distance of approximately 256m in a north easterly direction to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas repair works and other associated works. Alternative route via B4040 (unaffected length) – A429 – B4042 – B4040 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact Wales & West Utilities on 0292 027 8989.

I) C151 (Part), Grittleton; from its property known as Woodmans Lodge to its property known as East Foscote Farm to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works and other associated works. Alternative route via C151 (unaffected length) – C154 – C72 – C86 – C151 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 11 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

J) C173 (Part), Nettleton; from its junction with C71 to its junction with Wood Lane to enable Openreach to carry out cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via C173 (unaffected length) – B4039 – C71 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

K) C38 (Part), Fyfield and West Overton; from its junction with A4 for a distance of approximately 177m in a southerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out laying new ducting and other associated works. Alternative route via C38 (unaffected length) – C73 – A4 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 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 (option 3).

L) Rockley Road (Part), Ogbourne St Andrew; from its property known as Stable Cottages for a distance of approximately 15m in a southerly direction to enable Thames Water Utilities to carry out excavate to install new air valve and other associated works. Alternative route via Rockley Road (unaffected length) – Frees Avenue – A346 – Rockley Road (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 11 November 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 for 4 days. For further information please contact Thames Water Utilities on 07971 777736.

M) C196 (Part), Shalbourne, Tidcombe and Fosbury; from its junction with C74 for a distance of approximately 774m in a westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out frame and cover repairs and other associated works. Alternative route via C195 – A338 – C74 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

N) C172 (Part), Yatton Keynell; from its property known as Westwell Cottage for a distance of approximately 44m in a south easterly direction to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out new connection works and other associated works. Alternative route via C172 (unaffected length) – C86–B4039 – C172 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 3600.

O) C86 (Part), Grittleton; from its property known as Stable Lodge for a distance of approximately 352m in a south easterly direction to enable Openreach to carry out blockage clearance works and other associated works. Alternative route via C86 (unaffected length) – C178 – C154 – C72 – C86 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 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.

P) C202 (Part), West Overton; from its junction with Wymans Hill for a distance of approximately 140m in a north westerly direction to enable Openreach to carry out excavation to lay new ducting and other associated works. Alternative route via C202 (unaffected length) – C38 – C73 – C202 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 11 November 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.

Q) C72 (Part), Stanton St Quintin; from its junction with Church Lane to its junction with Kington Lane to enable Openreach to carry out 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 09 November 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.

R) C113 (Part), Bremhill; from its junction with C134 to its junction with Turf House Lane to enable Openreach to carry out cabling works and other associated works. Alternative route via C113 (unaffected length) – C112 – C167 – C113 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 11 November 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 for 1 day. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4600.

T) 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 which previously came into operation on 13 August 2026 will now recommence on 11 November 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. For further information please contact Openreach on 0800 085 9194.

For Orders A) to S) will have a maximum duration of 18 months, Order T) 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:

A) Footpath 2 (Part), Cricklade; from its junction with B4040 for a distance of approximately 160m in a northerly direction.

B) Footpath 3 (Part), Cricklade; from its junction with Footpath 2, Cricklade to its junction with Stockham Close to enable Openreach to carry out ducting works for customer connection and other associated works.

No alternative route is available. The closure will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. This Order will come into operation on 02 December 2026 and the closure will be required for 3 days. 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 Openreach on 0800 023 2023.

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