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A dated log of news about Kilvey Hill and the Skyline Swansea build, written in our own words. Every entry links to its source. Newest first.

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Road closure in Landore on Sunday 1 November 2026

Part of the A4217 will close between 8am and 5pm on Sunday 1 November 2026 while Skyline works continue. The southbound lane between Brunel Way and White Rock Roundabout will be shut, with a signed diversion through Landore and Hafod on the west side of the river. Pentre-Chwyth Road (B5444) stays open but has temporary traffic lights near the A4217 junction. Expect busier traffic on Foxhole Road and Kilvey Road that day.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Planned Road Closure (posted 8 Oct 2026) · WalesOnline, 19 Oct 2026

Remains of a small stone building found near the summit

While stripping topsoil in August, the builders found the remains of a small building on top of the hill. Skyline says it has been cleaned, recorded and fenced off with help from Archaeology Wales, and that it is talking about how the site's story can be kept for the future.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Archaeological remains uncovered

Updated map of open, closed and diverted paths

Skyline published a new access map showing which Kilvey Hill paths are open, which are closed for now and where diversions run. You can still cross the hill between Bonymaen and St Thomas using a signed temporary route.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Access to Kilvey Hill, updated map

Skyline Swansea jobs: register interest now, hiring expected early 2028

Skyline is not hiring yet, but you can register your interest. It expects recruitment to start in early 2028, across guest-facing, technical, support and leadership roles.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Future opportunities

BBC: work on the luge (downhill karting) tracks has begun

The BBC reported that ground preparation for the downhill karting tracks is under way on the £49m project, and that work has also started at Landore Park & Ride for the gondola base station. Public access to the hill stays open, with a safety zone around active work. Some campaigners still oppose the scheme.

Source: BBC News, 12 July 2026

Tree felling along the gondola route

Skyline said tree felling would continue along the approved gondola corridor over the following weeks and months. A banksman manages safe passage where a path crosses the work area. Skyline says felled material is mulched and replaced with native planting.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Work on the gondola line

Council investment of up to £10.2m explained

WalesOnline's local democracy reporter covered details of Swansea Council's planned investment of up to £10.2m in the project, which the council expects to be repaid.

Source: WalesOnline, 2 July 2026

Council works at Landore Park & Ride; bus stop moves to Loverose Way

Swansea Council began works at Landore Park & Ride to get ready for the gondola base station. The old bus station building is being removed and the Park & Ride bus stop has moved nearby to Loverose Way.

Source: Skyline Swansea: Council-led works at Landore Park & Ride

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