Tag: M4

Old Town Quality Bus Corridor   Consultation continues on the proposed scheme between Wichelstowe and the town centre. More detailed options are being developed and additional traffic signals at the junctions in Old Town do not form part of the scheme designs. There will be a further round of public consultation in early December. Please have your say. More information is available here. Wroughton Park and Ride (P&R) Access Improvements this scheme has been proposed because the predominant use of…

M4, J16 Work will take place at Junction 16 of the M4 from mid-October to upgrade the highway junction.  In October, site surveys and clearance work will take place with the major construction work taking place by mid-November.  For more information: www.swindon.gov.uk/junction16 Hesketh Crescent Play Area Update It is disappointing that this play area still isn't open, following the contractor going into administration.  A new contractor has now been appointed and legal agreement signed.  The work should only take 2…

Road work to transform Junction 16 of the M4 will be starting soon. The works have been contracted to ensure the major highway interchange can cope with future traffic levels and, in particular, the nearby Wichelstowe development which will be using Hay Lane as a key artery route on to the M4.   The construction costs are expected to be approximately £10 million and will see the following improvements: widened slip roads replacement of traffic lights a dedicated right turn…