Motorists should avoid using Rodbourne Road from Monday 16th May as the road will be closed between Redcliffe Street and Dean Street for two weeks to allow CityFibre to lay its main fibre ducting into the town centre.
Traffic will be diverted via B4006 Great Western Way, A3102 Wootten Bassett Road and the B4289 Westcott Place.
According to the Swindon Borough Council traffic order the road could be closed for upto 6 months:
‘The Order will come into force on the 16 May 2022 for 6 months but it is anticipated the road closure is only required between 16 to 30 May 2022.’
The footway will remain open at all times for pedestrians.
Local bus services will also be affected with a number of diversions in place.
Due to roadworks closing Rodbourne Road from 16th May 2022 for around 2 weeks we will have diversion on services 1/1A, 5, 19, 19A & 22. please use the following link for more details https://t.co/qOk9I040EQ We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
— Swindon’s Buses (@SwindonsBusCo) May 12, 2022
