Royal Wootton Bassett to Swindon cycleway
We are working in partnership with National Highways, Swindon Borough Council and Sustrans to advance plans to install a new cycleway between Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon. The cycleway would provide a segregated route for cyclists travelling over the M4.
The preferred route is now being developed through detailed design stage which is being funded by National Highways. We are planning to complete the detailed design works in summer 2023. Alongside the design works we are talking with the 3rd party landowners about the route and looking to secure a long term agreement for the cycleway. Following the detailed design and land agreements we will need to submit a planning application to secure the use of the new route, and this would be subject to the full statutory planning process.
Background
The delivery of a cycleway between Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon has been a longstanding aspiration for Wiltshire Council and its partners. Currently cyclists travelling between Wootton Bassett and Swindon generally have to either use the A3102 (crossing the M4 at junction 16) or travel via Hook Street along minor roads. Neither route currently provides viable or desirable route for cyclists which is why the segregated route is being promoted.
Project Aims
The key aims of the proposed cycle and walking route are as follows:-
- To help mitigate a forecast Increase traffic around J16 and Wootton Bassett as a result of new development.
- To increase transport choices between Wootton Bassett and Swindon.
- To help reduce emissions from existing and forecast levels of traffic.
- To assist in reducing journey time reliability between Wootton Bassett and Swindon by reducing reliance on private motor vehicles.
Programme
Due to factors outside of Wiltshire Council's control this programme is subject to change. We will regularly update the programme to reflect the current timescales below.
| Activity | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed design | Autumn 2022 | Summer 2023 |
| Surveys | Winter 2022 | Spring 2023 |
| Land agreements | Summer 2022 | Winter 2023 |
| Planning permission | Summer 2023 | Winter 2023 |
| Construction | 2024 | To be confirmed |
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