Swindon summer 2026 road resurfacing: the 18 roads and dates

The programme was announced by Swindon Borough Council on Friday 3 July 2026. Work was timed for the quieter weeks of the school summer holidays, and each site was expected to take between one and four days.

How were the closures planned?

Roads were to be closed from 8am to 6pm during their repair period, except Villett Street in the town centre, which was to be done overnight from 8pm to 6am. Access was to be kept for residents, with signed diversions for other traffic. Affected residents and businesses were told by letter.

Which roads, and when?

Start dates as announced:

• 13 July: Beaulieu Close and Deerhurst Way, Toothill (1 day each)
• 14 July: Rowan Road, Cheney Manor (3 days)
• 17 July: Villett Street, town centre (1 night)
• 20 July: The Street, Liddington (2 days)
• 21 July: Wildern Square, Lower Stratton (3 days)
• 23 July: Caulfield Road, Gorse Hill (3 days)
• 28 July: Cecil Road, Dacre Road and Rogers Close, Walcot (3 days)
• 30 July: Barrett Way, Wroughton (2 days)
• 31 July: Wheatlands and Holmleigh, Haydon Wick (2 days)
• 4 August: Mellow Ground, Haydon Wick (2 days)
• 5 August: Colebrook Road, Lower Stratton (2 days)
• 7 August: Eastcott Road, Old Town (3 days)
• 12 August: Manor Close, Blunsdon (2 days)
• 13 August: Marlowe Avenue, Walcot (1 day)
• 17 August: Frobisher Drive, Walcot (3 days)
• 24 August: Gainsborough Way, West Swindon (4 days)
• 28 August: Shrivenham Road (B4000), Highworth (1 day)

The programme followed three weeks of resurfacing at Blagrove Roundabout and was approved through the Local Transport Plan. A further programme for busier routes was due later in the year.

Councillor Nick Gardiner, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We’re taking a planned, proactive approach, focused on fixing roads properly rather than relying on temporary measures."

Source: Swindon Borough Council.

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