Swindon has lots of roundabouts...

**Jono** · 01 April 2009, 10:48

But apparently Swindon could be a nightmare for outsiders coming to the festival!

The Advertiser has learnt that major roadworks on the M4 motorway are scheduled to close junction 16, the West Swindon exit, at exactly the same time as the BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend comes to town.

The junction would be closed from mid-evening on Saturday, May 9, to 10am on Sunday, May 10, to allow the new bridge at South Leaze to be lifted into place.

The scenario could lead to horrendous tail-backs as 20,000 concert goers struggle to exit Lydiard Park.

The Highways Agency and Swindon Council are working to find a solution to the problem, but with only five weeks left until the flagship music event, time is running out fast.

It could lead to Wootton Bassett becoming the main route into Swindon for hordes of music fans, particularly if traffic is diverted off the M4 at junction 17.

The town’s mayor, Mike Leighfield, said it was the first he had heard of the plans, but that he would be seeking to ensure that Wootton Bassett did not become a rat run.

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/n...fic_nightmare/

**Nik B.** · 02 April 2009, 02:13

Quick! move it to Norwich before anybody notices

01 April 2009, 10:48	#1
Jono Website Admin Name: Jonathon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norfolk	Swindon has lots of roundabouts... But apparently Swindon could be a nightmare for outsiders coming to the festival! The Advertiser has learnt that major roadworks on the M4 motorway are scheduled to close junction 16, the West Swindon exit, at exactly the same time as the BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend comes to town. The junction would be closed from mid-evening on Saturday, May 9, to 10am on Sunday, May 10, to allow the new bridge at South Leaze to be lifted into place. The scenario could lead to horrendous tail-backs as 20,000 concert goers struggle to exit Lydiard Park. The Highways Agency and Swindon Council are working to find a solution to the problem, but with only five weeks left until the flagship music event, time is running out fast. It could lead to Wootton Bassett becoming the main route into Swindon for hordes of music fans, particularly if traffic is diverted off the M4 at junction 17. The town’s mayor, Mike Leighfield, said it was the first he had heard of the plans, but that he would be seeking to ensure that Wootton Bassett did not become a rat run. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/n...fic_nightmare/
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02 April 2009, 02:13	#2
Nik B. This boy's a monster Name: Nik Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK	Quick! move it to Norwich before anybody notices
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