Five busy roads in Swindon are set to be resurfaced before the end of February as part of ongoing efforts to improve the town’s highway network.
Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that sections of Aldbourne Road, County Road, Aylesbury Street, Bridge End Road and Westcott Place will all undergo resurfacing works between Monday 19 January and Friday 20 February, subject to weather conditions.
The roads have been identified as high-traffic routes where surface conditions have deteriorated, with the work expected to improve safety and driving conditions for motorists.
The scheme forms part of the Council’s annual major and minor resurfacing programme, which will see just over £3.75m invested in tackling worn road surfaces across the borough. The locations were prioritised in line with the Council’s Local Transport Plan, which was approved by Cabinet in March 2025.
An additional £1.5m of funding from central government has allowed more resurfacing schemes to be brought forward as part of the plan.
In total, the Council has allocated almost £6m for road maintenance during the 2025/26 financial year. This includes £170,000 set aside for reactive pothole repairs, alongside funding for patching works, refreshed road markings and maintenance of street furniture.
The investment sits against an estimated £50m backlog of road repairs across Swindon.
Councillor Chris Watts, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Transport, said the works mark a strong start to the year.
“We’re building on the good work of 2025 by starting the year with resurfacing on several important roads across Swindon,” he said.
“Anyone who has recently used Aylesbury Street to get onto Station Road will understand why this work is needed, and the same applies to the other locations on the list.
“We know there are many more roads that require attention, but with limited budgets and resources we have to make careful decisions about where resurfacing will take place.
“This is just the beginning of our work in 2026 as we continue to tackle the £50m backlog and improve the overall condition of Swindon’s roads.”
The Council has also confirmed it will receive £30m in funding from central government over the next four financial years, starting in 2026/27.
The funding will support the development of a new four-year Local Transport Plan, setting out which areas of the borough need work most urgently and how quickly improvements can be delivered.
Further information on how road repairs are planned and carried out is available on the Council’s website.
