Ellie Ames 18 February 2025

‘Britain’s wonkiest road’ set to reopen

‘Britain’s wonkiest road’ set to reopen image
Image: Calne Town Council

A Wiltshire road that was labelled Britain’s wonkiest after it was broken up in a landslip should reopen this spring, the local authority has said.

The B4069 at Lyneham Banks closed three years ago when it was severely damaged, and moved about 25 metres downhill, by a major landslip in the wake of Storm Eunice.

Wiltshire Council has since spent about £5m fixing the route.

The authority said it found that the landslip was probably triggered by factors like historic weaknesses, increased groundwater flows, and additional loading due to nearby development.

Cabinet member for highways Nick Holder said: ‘We're pleased to report that the work on the B4069 Lyneham Banks is progressing well and we are on schedule to reopen the road in the spring, as planned.

‘We'll have more details on the exact reopening date in the coming months.’

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