A417 roundabout closure and new 30mph zones among …
Motorists heading out on the county's roads in the coming weeks could face closures, diversions, and temporary traffic lights in many parts of Gloucestershire while improvements and upgrades are rolled out on the road network. This will include another A417 closure at the start of September for essential resurfacing, which will close a major roundabout in Gloucester.[1][2][3]
Drivers[4] will need to be aware of new 30mph speed-restricted zones that will be rolled out in the Forest of Dean[5] around May Hill, a key county landmark that many will know as the large hill with a thicket of trees on top that lets you know you are nearly home. This will see maximum speeds on the route drop by 30mph from their current national speed limit (60mph).
As always, there is a long list of minor routes from Tewkesbury[6] to Gloucester that are being closed or restricted while essential work is carried out on the county's gas, water, and internet connections. To find out which routes are affected by road closures as you head out on Gloucestershire's roads, check our list of Gloucestershire Highways notices below.
The county council announces road closures[8] in the county every week, this can be for carriageway resurfacing, installing utilities, or for another valid purpose. Below are all the roads and footpaths across the county which are closed for a variety of reasons.
Gloucester
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
Overnight road closures will be in place along the A417 with roads off Barnett Way Roundabout affected. A complete closure of the roundabout will be in place.
The closures are detailed in the table below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
Entire roundabout
Entire roundabout (400m)
A40 Barnwood Road Link North and South
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
A40 Elmbridge Court Roundabout (1400m)
A417 Dual Carriageway
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
A417 Zoons Court Roundabout (912m)
A417 Corinium Avenue
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
A38 Walls Roundabout (1200m)
Barnett Way
A417 Barnett Way Roundabout
Crest Way (130m)
The reason for the closure is for carriageway resurfacing. There will be no waiting permitted throughout the duration of the works.
The road is expected to be closed from Wednesday September 6 until Saturday September 16 (nights only between 7pm and 7am) or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of John Moore Gardens outside No.9 Merestones Road for about 15 metres. The road is to be closed to ensure a safe working environment for workers undertaking works to clear internet blockages.
The road is expected to be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday August 21 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: not applicable. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.
Kidnappers Lane
Kidnappers Lane will be closed from its junction with Farm Lane to the entrance to the Newland Homes site for about 550 metres in order to install high voltage cabling to the Newland Homes site.
It is expected to be closed from May 22 2023 until November 14 2023 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.
Thns Notice replaces the one issued May 18 2023.
Tewkesbury
Station Lane, Tewkesbury
The removal and installation of an electricity cable and a new underground system on Station Lane in Tewkesbury will lead to road closures. The road will be closed from its junction with Cotteswold Road to outside No.2 Station Lane for about 80 metres.
It is expected to be closed from 9am Monday August 21 until 5pm Monday August 28 only, or until the works have been completed, whichever is later.
Alternative route: not applicable as no through road. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Badgeworth
Gloucestershire County Council intends to temporarily close part of Green Lane, Little Witcombe from its junction with Birdlip Hill to its junction with Green Lane for about 200 metres. The reason for the closure is to undertake verge repair works.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am Monday September 4 2023 until 5pm Wednesday September 6 only, or until the works have been completed, whichever is later. Alternative route: not applicable as no through road. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Ashleworth
Installation of a new water connection will force a road closure in Ashleworth. Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Quay Lane from its junction with The Green to outside Ashleworth Primary School for about 50 metres.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am Wednesday August 23 until 6pm Friday August 25 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Bishop’s Cleeve and Woodmancote
Railway bridge inspection works will force a road closure in Bishop’s Cleeve and Woodmancote. Gloucestershire County Council will to temporarily close part of Station Road from 50m west of the Railway Bridge to 50m east of the Railway Bridge for about 100 metres.
The road is expected to be closed between 7am and 5pm on Sunday August 20 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Norton
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of Wainlode Hill from outside ‘Fir Tree Cottage’ to outside No.30 Wainlode Lane for about 400 metres. The reason for the closure is for Severn Trent pipe renewal works.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am Wednesday August 23 until 5pm Friday August 25 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Winchcombe
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Greet Road from its junction with Langley Road to outside the property known as Winchcombe School for about 400 metres. The reason is for the installation of a new water connection.
The road is expected to be closed between 8am Monday August 21 to 5pm Friday August 25 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Ashchurch
A new water connection along Walton Cardiff Road in Ashchurch will lead to a three-day road closure. Gloucestershire County Council will close the road from “The Manor” to “Manor Cottage” for about 100 metres.
It is expected to be closed from 8am on Monday August 21 until 8pm on Wednesday August 23 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Minsterworth
30mph speed limit A48
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily restrict part of the A48 Minsterworth, from its junction with Elver Close to its junction with Hygrove Lane for about 140 metres, to a speed of 30mph.
This is necessary to provide a safe environment for workers carrying out water connection works to new development.
The speed limit will be in force from 8am Monday August 21 until 5pm Sunday August 27 or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: not applicable. Emergency access and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Brockworth
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the Brockworth Bypass Westbound from its junction with Zoons Court Roundabout to its junction with Hucclecote Road for a total distance of about 1.4 kilometres. The reason is for signing/lining improvement works to the junction.
The road is expected to be closed from Monday September 4 until Wednesday September 6 (nights only between 7pm and 6am) only or until the works have been completed. There will be no waiting permitted throughout the duration of the works.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Forest of Dean
30mph speed limit
Gloucestershire County Council proposes to introduce a 30mph speed limit on roads in May Hill as detailed in the schedule below:
Road name
Description
C50 (Glasshouse Hill)
From a point 48m north of its junction with the A40 to a point 99m north-west of its junction with Judges Lane (C51)
Folly Lane (50361 and 50424)
For its entire length
Road from junction with Glasshouse Hill to junction with Folly Lane
For its entire length
Track from junction with Folly Lane to junction near Bearfoot Cottage
For its entire length
Road from junction at Stoneleigh to Junction at Bearfoot Cottage
For its entire length
Road from junction at Methodist Church to junction with All Saints Road
For its entire length
All Saints Road
For its entire length
Ganders Green
For its entire length
Sterrys Lane
For its entire length
Road from junction with Ross Road to Junction with Sterrys Lane
For its entire length
Road from junction at Whiteleas to Home Farm
For its entire length
Yartleton Lane
From its junction with Road from junction with Yartleton Lane to junction with A40 (C50) for a distance of 442m in a north-westerly direction
Road from junction with Glasshouse Hill to Hollbank Cottage
From its junction with Glasshouse Hill for a distance of 162m in a north-easterly direction
Judges Lane
From its junction with Road from junction at Village Hall to Junction with Glasshouse Hill for a distance of 406m in a north-easterly direction
A copy of the draft Order together with the relevant plan and statement of reasons may be viewed at the Map Room, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG during its normal opening hours, and online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros[9] .
Any objections or representations to the proposal together with the grounds on which they are made must be sent in writing to Traffic Regulation Orders Ltd, ADL House, Oaklands Business Park, Armstrong Way, Yate, BS37 5NA or emailed to [email protected] no later than September 8 2023 (Please quote reference 5227/55). Representations of support will also be received during this period.
Redmarley
Severn Trent will be renewing water pipes later this month. Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Phillips Lane outside Providence Cottage for about 10 metres for this to happen.
The road is expected to be closed from Tuesday August 22 until Thursday August 24 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
References
- ^ Gloucestershire (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ another A417 closure (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Gloucester. (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Drivers (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Forest of Dean (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Tewkesbury (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ USAF B2 Stealth bombers sneak up on Gloucestershire (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ road closures (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros (www.gloucestershire.gov.uk)