Progress on crucial Swindon bridge waterproofing scheme

Swindon Borough Council has issued an update on the Barnfield Bridge waterproofing scheme along Great Western Way.

The contractor started work on the lanes either side of the central reserve on 15 July and will be applying the waterproofing to this area by the end of this week, after which work will begin on the remaining two outer lanes.

A council spokesperson said: "Three night closures of Great Western Way, between Meads Roundabout and the roundabout with Barnfield Road/Close, will follow completion of the waterproofing works. 

"Some minor concrete repairs are also required under the bridge. These works will require a temporary closure of the footpath under the bridge. 

"The exact dates of these closures will be notified nearer the time and diversion route signs will be placed for each closure."