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Full list of upcoming road closures across Wiltshire for maintenance work
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Wiltshire Council has announced a series of temporary road closures to facilitate essential maintenance, including cabling, ducting, and gas works between October and December.
A series of planned maintenance projects will result in temporary road closures across Wiltshire over the coming weeks. Wiltshire Council has confirmed that work is scheduled to take place between October 26 and December 18 to allow companies such as Openreach, Wessex Water, and Wales & West Utilities to carry out infrastructure improvements.
These works include the installation of poles and ducting, gas mains replacement, sewer maintenance, and upgrades to pedestrian crossings. The council has advised that while diversion routes will be signposted, motorists should expect potential delays throughout the programme. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained where possible.
Key road closure schedule
The following closures are scheduled to take place as part of the maintenance programme:
Winterbourne Monkton: UC 107201, October 26 (9.30am to 3.30pm) for cabling.
Bishops Cannings: C50, October 26 for five days for sewer maintenance.
Malmesbury: B4040, October 26 (8am to 6pm) for three days for blockage clearance.
Cherhill: The Street, October 27 for one day for overhead cabling and hoisting.
North Wraxall: C160, October 27 for one day for aerial cabling.
Great Somerford: C66, October 28 for one day for cabling.
North Wraxall: C71, October 28 for one day for overhead wiring.
Marlborough: A4 and A345, October 29 to November 3 (7pm to 11.59pm) for resurfacing.
Castle Combe: B4039, October 30 for four days for pole replacement.
Grittleton: C72, October 30 for four days for pole replacement.
Braydon and Minety: C91, November 16 for three days for pole and ducting installation.
Purton and Lydiard Millicent: Bagbury Lane, November 16 to November 21 for ducting.
Chippenham: Allington Way, November 16 to December 18 for gas mains replacement.
Chippenham: A4, November 20 (8pm to 6am) for one night for crossing improvements.
Fyfield and West Overton: C38, November 20 (9.30am to 2.30pm) for one day for cabling.
Additionally, a temporary 30mph speed restriction will be in force on the A3102 in Royal Wootton Bassett from October 26 until October 30 to facilitate Scottish and Southern Power Distribution works.
Residents are encouraged to check local signage for updates to diversion routes. For specific queries regarding the maintenance, the council has provided direct contact numbers for the utility providers: Openreach (0800 023 2023), Wessex Water (0345 600 4600), and Scottish and Southern Power Distribution (0800 048 3516).
Source: Wiltshire Times · View original