Attention Swindon residents! Get ready for some road closures and diversions that will impact your daily commute. A series of temporary traffic orders are set to disrupt several areas across the town, but here's the catch: these closures are essential for crucial infrastructure works.
Swindon Borough Council has unveiled plans for road works by Network Plus and Thames Water, which will affect multiple locations. Let's dive into the details and explore the impact on your local roads.
First up, Galsworthy Close in Liden will be closed to traffic from February 1 to 27 for Network Plus works. Access will be maintained, but drivers will need to find alternative routes.
But here's where it gets controversial: Sandown Avenue will have traffic prohibited outside specific addresses (No. 65 and 14 Corby Avenue) for Network Plus works. Affected traffic will be diverted via Corby Avenue and Carlisle Avenue, with works expected between January 26 and 29. Do you think these diversions will cause congestion?
Next, Manor Crescent in Moredon will see drivers unable to pass in front of No. 42, with traffic diverted via Bourne Road. This order, also by Network Plus, starts on January 21, 2026, and is expected to last until February 3, 2026.
And this is the part most people miss: Draycott Close in Chiseldon will be closed at Westfields Farm for Thames Water work between January 15 and 18, 2026. Traffic will be diverted via a complex route including Marlborough Road, Copse Drove, Castle Street, West Street, B4192, The Ridgeway, Draycott Road, A346, and back to Marlborough Road.
So, Swindon residents, how do you feel about these upcoming road closures and diversions? Are you prepared for the potential traffic disruptions? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! We'd love to hear your opinions and any tips you might have for navigating these temporary changes.
