HIGHWAYS England has advised motorists travelling north on the A419 to Cricklade that they need to go via Purton.
Police have closed the road at the Blunsdon junction after reports of a young man on the road bridge.
Drivers looking to continue north on the A419 towards Blunsdon should take Thamesdown Drive towards Sparcells, then merge onto Purton Road, continuing on to Cricklade.
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#Wiltshire please expect delays and plan ahead if you're travelling in the #Swindon area this evening. For diversion route info please visit our breaking news page here: https://t.co/eXm7Vbvz9V
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) July 5, 2019
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