Motorists warned of Junction 16 slip road closures Construction work is now back in full swing at Junction 16, with good progress being made on all areas currently being worked on. The eastbound exit slip remains reduced to one lane between approximately 9am and 4pm, subject to traffic volumes, while other traffic management is implemented throughout… read more
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So far this winter we have carried out 10 gritting runs, we average 26 runs in a winter season so we are about on course with the average. We have had a salt delivery this week and we have enough for around 43 runs. We have today (12th January) put the ploughs on the lorries… read more
Report from our Ward Cllr – a number of streets in certain area in the Borough are having their lights dimmed between 00.00 – 05.00 from the 23rd. January. We are not affected but details will be in the papers shortly.
Greenbridge Roundabout work enters final stages Over the next few weeks the junction’s traffic signals and street lighting will be completed and landscaping works on the roundabout itself and the surrounding area will also take place. The remaining signs will be installed and from 16 January any surfacing and footpath defects will be rectified. Temporary… read more
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After the Christmas break SBC will be installing temporary traffic lights on the A346 going towards Marlborough to install a new road sign.
Major construction works at Junction 16 now well underway Over the last two weeks, major construction works have started on Junction 16, most notably the creation of a four-lane approach on the M4 eastbound exit slip. During the lead up to Christmas, works in this area are set to continue and the slip road will… read more
Update from SBC on the parking situation on Hodson Road near the roundabout after a request was made by Ward Cllr Shaw: Thank you for your email. This request from yourself and previously from Cllr Foley on behalf of the Parish Council has been noted and recorded on our list of requests. Unfortunately, as you… read more
Please click here for the communication from Chiseldon Parish Council in regards to the New Road Build Out.
PC Sophia Best has received details of the parking situation on Hodson Road near the roundabout and has advised that officers will monitor the area and that any offenses or obstructions identified will be dealt with accordingly. Meanwhile our Ward Cllr Eric Shaw continues to talk to SBC for a long term solution.
Please be advised we are due to have speed bumps installed on the track next week. Please be careful in regards to workmen if driving down this track.
Preparatory work for Junction 16 improvements well underway Work to build the contractor’s site compound off Hay Lane has continued with the installation of the main site offices. Vegetation clearance, trial holes, work entrances, and other works needed to get the junction ready for construction are underway, and the temporary 40mph speed limit has now… read more
A press release has been issued which states that J15 will be upgraded as part of SBC’s drive to improve key highway interchanges. Jointly funded by Highways England and developers contributions (Persimmon and Redrow) The work is to include: Widening of the southbound carriageway of the A419 to the M4 eastbound. Dedicated left turn slip… read more
The Parish Council have asked SBC for assistance with speed calming issues around Chiseldon Village, we have the following updates from our Ward Councillors: Turning Mirror when exiting Turnball onto Hodson Road: “As funding is limited, requests are priority based, if pictures can be taken of parked vehicles in Turnball to illustrate the issues that… read more
The bank and drainage works at the top end of the lane have been completed, and the rest of the work is well underway. The new pipes have been laid but unfortunately the workforce had to be called away on an emergency job. They will be back as soon as possible and the work completed…. read more
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New Road Build-Out The Parish Council resolved to review the effectiveness of the build-out placed on New Road in April of this year six months after its installation. Since then, the council has been carefully monitoring feedback submitted via the Parish Clerk along with comments made on social media. On the 4th of… read more
Essential Resurfacing Planned For School Holidays Two busy Swindon junctions will be closed to traffic during October half-term to allow essential resurfacing to take place. Wootton Bassett Road and Kingsdown Crossroads have been on Swindon Borough Council’s Highways repairs list for the past two years, but work to resurface both junctions was put on hold… read more
Council Has Preparations In Place Ahead Of Winter Season Sixteen hundreds tonnes of salt is being held in reserve should freezing temperatures hit the borough over the coming months. The salt which has been put aside by Swindon Borough Council is enough to treat the town’s priority routes 40 times. Last year, the Council treated… read more