A dual carriageway through Swindon will be closed on weekends and overnight for essential repair work on bridges.

The work will take place at the bridges over the White Hart roundabout junction between Swindon and South Marston starting from October 2 to October 14. 

National Highways will replace joints and waterproof the north and south bridges

The A417 and A419 have been impacted by a series of ongoing work and closures throughout this year. 

A National Highways spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but need to carry out these essential repairs to ensure the long-term maintenance and safety of the roundabout and bridges."

Closure information

Weeknight closure: Wednesday, October 2 from 8pm to Thursday Thursday 3 6am.

Full weekend closure: Friday, October 4 from 8pm to Monday, October 7 6am.

Weeknight closure: Thursday, October 10 from 8pm to Friday, October 11 6am.

Full weekend closure: Friday, October 11 from 8pm to Monday, October 14 6am.

Weeknight closures: Monday, October 14 from 8pm to Thursday, October 17 6am.

The A4312 and A420 will be unaffected during the work.

Diversions

If you’re travelling northbound exit the A419 at the A420 junction and head towards the A420 Roundabout, join the A420 Merlin Way which will take you back to the A419.

If you’re travelling southbound, exit the A419 at the A420 junction and head towards the A420 Roundabout where you’ll join the A420, which will take you back to the A419.

National Highways has also issued a warning to drivers to "please remember that closures can change at short notice."

You can check the latest information on the National Highways' daily closures page or find live travel information on Traffic England.

National Highways travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

The spokesperson added: “We understand that road closures are frustrating, but by fully closing the road, we can get this essential repair work done safely and quickly, causing less disruption overall.

“Once it's all complete, these improvements will benefit road users and the local community for many years to come.”

This follows the closure of the A419 northbound between Swindon and Cerney Wick on Friday, September 27, until 7am on Monday, September 30. 

These roadworks were to allow workers to repair and reconstruct the northbound carriageway from the Turnpike junction to the Spine Road junction.

But the weekend closure resulted in major delays for some commuters as bus services were affected and queues formed on other nearby roads.