WORK continues on the new Wichelstowe Southern access road underpass.

Swindon Borough Council contractors are busy finishing off the inside of the new route beneath the M4.

A council spokesman said :"We’re also continuing to work on the new roundabout and road layout south of the motorway, which will eventually connect Hay Lane and Wharf Road with the new underpass.

"To allow this work to take place, temporary traffic lights will continue to be in use along Hay Lane and Wharf Road, with these moved along these roads more frequently over the next two weeks as we make progress with the work.

"You can find out more about the scheme on our website www.swindon.gov.uk/wsa"

The Wichelstowe southern access road is being built to the southwest of Swindon and crosses the M4 motorway to the east of junction 16.

The scheme will provide the fourth access to the Wichelstowe development and is a requirement of the planning permission for the wider Wichelstowe site.

It will help support 4,500 new homes, the new district centre and will unlock 12.5 hectares of employment land, supporting around 2,000 new jobs.

The new route is forecast to open this autumn.