Wiltshire Council announces 18 temporary road closures and weight limit
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:15 · Archive
Wiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures, a footpath closure and a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limit affecting roads across the county from October 2026.
Wiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures and a footpath closure, with a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limit also announced. The works are scheduled to affect roads and paths across Wiltshire from October 2026.
Old Coach Road in North Wraxall will close from 12 October for three days while Openreach carries out cabling work. The closure will run for about 391 metres from the A420, with no alternative route available.
The Forty in Cricklade will close from 12 October until 16 October for mains replacement work by Wales & West Utilities. Drivers will be diverted through the B4553, B4040, The Fiddle and the unaffected part of The Forty.
Other closures include C135 in Bremhill for one day on 14 October between 9.30am and 3.30pm for Openreach pole testing. Quarrydale Close in Calne will close for three days from 12 October between 8am and 6pm for Openreach duct laying, with no alternative route available.
The B4040 in Malmesbury will close for one day from 11 October for Openreach pole installation, with diversions using Gloucester Road, Tetbury Hill, the B4014, Crudwell Road and other local roads. Preshute Lane in Marlborough will close for three days from 2 November between 9.30am and 3.30pm while Openreach clears blockages.
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- Wiltshire lists 18 road closures and new 7.5-tonne weight limit proposalWiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures, a footpath closure and a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limitWiltshire Times · 10 Oct, 05:00
- Wiltshire lists 18 road closures and new 7.5-tonne weight limit proposalWiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures, a footpath closure and a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limitSwindon Advertiser · 10 Oct, 05:00
- Wiltshire lists 18 road closures and new 7.5-tonne weight limit proposalWiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures, a footpath closure and a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limitThis Is Wiltshire · 10 Oct, 05:00
- Wiltshire lists 18 road closures and new 7.5-tonne weight limit proposalWiltshire Council has listed 18 temporary road closures, a footpath closure and a proposed 7.5-tonne weight limitGazette & Herald · 10 Oct, 05:00
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