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Swindon Street Fights Pollution with Weight Limit
8 Dec
Summary
- A 7.5 tonne weight limit now restricts heavy goods vehicles on Kingshill Road.
- The new restriction aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 5%.
- Local residents have welcomed the change, citing noise and pollution concerns.
Swindon has introduced a 7.5 tonne weight limit on Kingshill Road, a street previously struggling with significant air pollution. This decisive action follows a 2024 consultation aimed at improving local environmental conditions. The new regulation specifically targets heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), excluding those making necessary local deliveries and collections.
Residents have expressed strong approval for the initiative. Long-time local John Lyons described the new limit as "excellent news," highlighting the disruptive noise and pollution caused by HGVs. Another resident, Jeremy Smith, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that while local deliveries are essential, through-traffic HGVs are a considerable nuisance.
The implementation of this weight restriction is projected to yield a reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 5%. This environmental improvement is anticipated to enhance the quality of life for those living along the steep, narrow Kingshill Road, which is known for trapping vehicle emissions.
