The council submitted a bid for £1.27 million for government funding to pay for a detailed design, environmental surveys and the preparation of a planning and business case. However, this bid has been unsuccessful. The council will now have to identify alternative options to look at improving the transport network in West Swindon to address current and future problems. The Thamesdown Drive to Barnfield relief road was put forward as a solution to alleviate significant congestion during morning and…