Slough Council Reverses Six-Month A4 Bath Road Closure After Objections

Slough Borough Council has reversed its experimental six-month closure of the A4 Bath Road service road near Leigh Road after objections from local businesses, places of worship, and landowners who reported access difficulties and congestion. The closure, initiated in early May to improve road safety and pedestrian and cyclist conditions, unexpectedly caused delays and problems for the affected groups. Councillor Paul Kelly confirmed that the council is removing the closure infrastructure and reopening access, but speed bumps installed along the service road will remain in place. While the Bath Road closure is being scrapped, an experimental closure on Littledown Road and Stoke Road junction remains active for six months, with ongoing consultations and an online survey for public feedback. The council plans to explore additional safety measures as part of the A4 cycle lane works and will engage further with local stakeholders to develop a permanent scheme. This decision reflects the council’s responsiveness to community concerns and the complexities of balancing traffic management with local access needs.