A section of Mead Way is finally set to reopen to motorists at the end of this month. The key road in West Swindon has been shut for a year but will open to traffic between Great Western Way and Westmead roundabout for those accessing Westmead industrial estate. The upgraded road will feature a new additional lane heading northbound, which will increase capacity and improve journey times for drivers. Once the £4m improvement scheme is complete, the extra lane, which will run from the Meads roundabout to Withymead roundabout, will accommodate an additional 2,600 vehicles per hour in flowing traffic. Maureen Penny, Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet member for highways, maintenance and waste services, said: “Local businesses and residents have been incredibly patient while this work has taken place.