New drone footage released online has shown the progress of the Wichelstowe Southern Access Road.

The road has been under construction for over a year and passes under the M4 between Junction 15 and Junction 16.

4,500 new homes are to be built as part of the development and a new district centre will also be constructed. 2000 jobs will also be created.

Amateur filmmaker Jake Silvester filmed the new road using his drone.

The video shows the new road which has virtually been completed.

It also shows the new underpass which was created without having to close the M4.

Tunnels have also been constructed underneath the road to allow for drainage.

You can see the full video below.

The road will eventually allow traffic to enter and leave Wichelstowe as well as join up with a new junction at Hay Lane and Wharf Road close to Junction 16 of the M4.

The Department for Transport allocated £22.9m in funding towards the connector road scheme via the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership while Swindon Borough Council contributed an extra £5.8m.

In an earlier statement, Councillor Gary Sumner said: “While Wichel Way is yet to be opened, this scheme has been about planning ahead to introduce the infrastructure needed for our ever expanding town and support key developments like the Wichelstowe site.

“Once developers of the Wichelstowe site complete the new road, it should be a useful new route across the M4 for local residents of Wichelstowe and Wroughton.”