Work to replace the subway underneath Queens Drive, near Kirby Close, with a signalised toucan crossing, will begin on Monday, 1st August Swindon Borough Council have confirmed.
The southbound carriageway of Queens Drive will also be reduced to one lane for a short section to accommodate the crossing, which will provide a safe way for both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road.
When work gets underway, the contractor for the scheme, Knights Brown Construction Ltd, will put temporary traffic measures in place, such as lane closures and speed restrictions for the safety of their team and the public.
The subway will remain open in the first few weeks to allow pedestrians to continue crossing the road until the new crossing is built. Pedestrian diversion routes will be signposted when necessary to ensure access is maintained during the construction.
The work is expected to be completed later this year in October.
Councillor Kevin Parry, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Waste Collection and Disposal and Highways Maintenance, said: “The existing subway does not meet modern safety and accessibility standards and is becoming increasingly more expensive to maintain. The new signalised pedestrian crossing will better suit the needs of both pedestrians and cyclists providing a safe crossing point.
“The scheme also includes the relocation of a bus stop which will improve bus passenger experience and safety with a dedicated layby.”
