Warning as six weeks of roadworks to hit key route

The A419 is in need of repairs including resurfacing

A key road in Wiltshire will be closed multiple times during the next six weeks.

"Essential repairs" are needed on the A419 between Swindon and South Marston, according to National Highways.

The first of a string of closures will run from 20:00 GMT on Friday to 20:00 on Saturday on the southbound carriageway between the Burford Road Interchange and Spine Road.

This will be followed by closures from 20:00 to 06:00 every weekday next week before three weekend closures between now and the end of March.

National Highways said the work involves concrete repairs, parapet replacements and resurfacing.

Closures will be in place as follows:

• 20:00 on Friday to 20:00 on Saturday: Southbound closure between Burford Road Interchange and the Spine Road junction

• 20:00 to 06:00 each night from Monday to Friday 28 February: Full closure between White Hart roundabout and the Turnpike/Lady Lane junction

• 20:00 on Friday 28 February to 05:00 on Monday 3 March: Full closure between Commonhead roundabout and White Hart roundabout

• 20:00 on Friday 7 March to 06:00 on Monday 10 March: Full closure between Commonhead roundabout and White Hart roundabout

• 20:00 on Friday 28 March to 06:00 on Monday 31 March: Southbound closure between Spine Road junction and Lady Lane junction

The A4312 and A420 will be unaffected during the works and diversion routes will be signposted.

National Highways service delivery manager Sarah Lewis apologised for any inconvenience caused.

"We understand that road closures can be frustrating. We're keeping the closures to an absolute minimum and we thank all drivers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we carry out these essential works," she added.

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