Warning of two week road closure during traffic lights works
The closure will be at the right-hand turn from Thamesdown Drive onto Salzgitter Drive, beginning from Monday, July 28.
Swindon Borough Council have announced the works on their socials, explaining that there will be a closure during this period.
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A spokesperson said: "During this work, the right-hand turn from Thamesdown Drive onto Salzgitter Drive will be closed, this is to maintain a safe working area for the contractors working in the road space and kerbside.
"Diversions will be in place for motorists. Paid for by a grant from the Department for Transport, the upgrade will include new energy-efficient LED bulbs and replacement lighting columns.
"We expect the work to take two weeks but this is subject to the weather and any unexpected issues.
"We'd like to thank residents, businesses and motorists for their patience during this time."
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Other works began today (July 14) at the junction of Cricklade Road and Thamesdown Drive.
The works are aimed to upgrade and improve the lights from their steelwork to a new lick of paint.
The works will improve the visuals of the traffic lights, making the junction ultimately safer.
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