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Wiltshire - Multiple Temporary Road and Public Rights of Way Closures

BA12•Published 06/11/26
Wiltshire Times • 

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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 users: A Footpath 30 (Part), Trowbridge; from its junction with Footpath 31, Trowbridge for a distance of approximately 42m in a south westerly direction. B) Footpath 31 (Part), Trowbridge; from its junction with Mallard Close to its junction with Footpath 130, Trowbridge. C) Footpath 130, Trowbridge; from its junction with West Ashton Road to its junction with Byway 132, Trowbridge. D) Byway 132 (Part), Trowbridge; from its junction with Footpath 130, Trowbridge for a distance of approximately 42m in a south westerly direction to enable construction of foul pumping station (FPS) and rising main connecting FPS to Wessex Water Asset, requiring deep excavation and crossing of PROWs. Alternative route via Mallard Close – Hargreaves Road – Broadcloth Lane East – Biss Meadows path – West Ashton Road and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required until 29 May 2027. For further information please contact James Hope on 01635 268502 or Ben Braine, Countryside Access Officer on 07788 345979 or Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100. E) Footpath 26 (Part), Bradford on Avon; from its junction with Poulton Park Recreation Ground to its junction with Poulton to enable footpath closure with diversion required to lay duct. Excavation is required. TM to remain in situ for 24 hours. Alternative route via Poulton – Poulton Park Recreation Ground and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 30 November 2026 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required until 02 December 2026. For further information please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 or Ben Braine, Countryside Access Officer or Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100. Orders A) to D) will have a maximum duration of 6 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 Orders to close temporarily to all traffic: A) Snowberry Lane (Part), Melksham; from a point approximately 60m east of its junction with Hawthorn Road for a distance of approximately 100m in an easterly direction to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out island crossing point and associated works. Alternative route via Snowberry Lane (unaffected length) – Spa Road – Eastern Way 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 Wiltshire Council on 01225 713221. B) The Laurels (Part), Westwood; from its property known as No.12 The Laurels to its property known as No.01 The Laurels to enable Openreach to carry out ducting and associated works. No alternative route is available. This Order will come into operation on 02 December 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 for 2 days. For further information please contact Circet on behalf of Openreach on 0800 085 9194. C) C40 (Part), Cheverell Magna; from its junction with Church Road to its property known as No.35 High Street to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out reinstatement and associated works. Alternative route via C40 (unaffected length) – B3098 – Bitham Park – A350 – A361 – A360 – C40 (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 09:30 and 15:30 for 2 days. For further information please contact Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4600. D) The Star (Part), Holt; from its junction with Station Road to its property known as Avon View Farm to enable Openreach to carry out replacement of pole and other associated works. Alternative route via The Star (unaffected length) – Gaston – Gam Green – B3107 – Station Road and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 02 December 2026 and the closure will be required for 1 day. For further information please contact Circet on behalf of Openreach on 0800 085 9194. Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made Orders to close temporarily to all traffic: E) A363 (Part), Trowbridge; from its junction with A361 to outside its property known as County Hall to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out Longfield Gyratory scheme and associated works. Alternative route via A363 (unaffected length) – B3106 – A361 and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 until 02 December 2026.

For further information please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100. F) C41 (Part), Sutton Veny; from its property known as Greenways to its property known as Greenwood to enable Openreach to carry out pole and associated works. Alternative route via C41 (unaffected length) – A36 – A350 – C41 (unaffected length) and vice versa. This Order will come into operation on 10 November 2026 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 for 1 day. For further information please contact Barr Engineering on behalf of Openreach on 07944 625140. G) C211 (Part), Holt; from its junction with B3107 for a distance of approximately 70m in a north easterly direction to enable Openreach to carry out cabling and other associated works. Alternative route via C211 (unaffected length) – C212 – B3107 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 Circet on behalf of Openreach on 07971 142611. H) Wyke Road (Part), Trowbridge; from its junction with Canal Road to its property known as No.100 Wyke Road to enable Wessex Water Services to carry out repair service leak. Alternative route via Wyke Road (unaffected length) – B3106 – Canal Road 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 4600. Orders A) to H) will have 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.

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