Gloucester road near Asda to close overnight and every other …
Major routes throughout Gloucestershire[1] are set to have traffic lights installed, or have full road closures in place this week as maintenance teams work to patch potholes, make safety checks, and lay the pipes and cables that keep water coming out of our taps, and our internet fast enough to binge our favourite streaming services. One of these closures will see a major route through Gloucester[2] close tonight, August 8.
The section of Metz Way near the Asda Superstore[3] will close to traffic from 10pm with diversions in place while checks are carried out on the road's lighting system, which could also affect some of the morning's traffic. Motorists[4] in the city looking to park near Westgate Street could also face diversions while gas works are carried out on Ladybellegate Street.
There are closures in force this week all across Gloucestershire, as road teams work to repair the county's pothole-ridden roads and utility companies install infrastructure. Below you will find all the planned closures for Stroud,[5] Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean[6] for the next week.
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
Tuffley Avenue
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close parts of Tuffley Avenue as detailed below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
Tuffley Avenue
Jct. w/ Bristol Road
Jct. w/ Newark Road, 178m
Tuffley Avenue
Jct. w/ Podsmead Road
Jct. w/ Stroud Road, 786m
The reason for the closure is for civil works for the road safety scheme. The road is expected to be closed from Monday August 7 until Friday August 11 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Ladybellegate Street
Ladybellegate Street will be temporarily closed from its junction with The Blackfriars Car Park entrance to a point 20 metres south westerly for a distance of about 20 metres.
The reason is for gas main connection works. There will be no stopping or waiting permitted throughout the duration of the works.
During the above works, the above car park will only be accessible via Longsmith Street.
The road is expected to be closed from Monday August 7 until Thursday August 17 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Metz Way
Part of A4302 Metz Way will be temporarily closed, from its junction with Bruton Way (Asda) to its junction with Eastern Avenue for a distance of about 1,160 metres. The reason for the closure is for a street lighting check to be carried out.
The road is expected to be closed between 10pm Tuesday August 8 until 4am Wednesday August 9 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Please note this notice replaces the one advertised June 29, 2023.
Cheltenham
Hewlett Road
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of Hewlett Road and footway from its junction with Brighton Road to its junction with Leighton Road for a total distance of about 40 metres.
The road and footway is to be closed to allow safe access to complete gully and duct works.
The road and footway is expected to be closed from Thursday August 10 until Friday August 11 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.
Farm Lane, Shurdington
Crews will be closing the road from outside No.2 Leckhampton Farm Cottage to its junction with Church Road for a distance of about 222 metres for the installation of a new duct and tree cutting.
The road is expected to be closed from 9.30am on Monday August 7 until 3.30pm on Tuesday August 8 or until the works are completed, whichever is later.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.
A46 High Street
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the A46 High Street from outside No.360 High Street to outside No. 362 High Street for a distance of about 30 metres.
The reason for the closure is for underpinning works to properties Nos 360 and 362 High Street. There will be no stopping or waiting or loading permitted throughout the duration of the works.
The road is expected to be closed between 7am Monday August 14 and 5pm Friday September 8 or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: diversions provided for pedestrians. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained due to the nature of works.
John Moore Gardens
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of John Moore Gardens outside No.9 Merestones Road for a total distance of 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 on 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.
Stroud
Damsells Mill Lane, Painswick
Part of Damsells Mill Lane will be temporarily closed, from outside the property known as “The Old Schoolhouse”, to outside “No. 2” for a distance of about 65 metres. The reason for the closure is for construction of a new water connection
The road is expected to be closed from 8am on Monday August 7 until 6pm Wednesday August 9 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.
Upton St Leonards and Painswick
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close and restrict part of the roads as detailed below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
B4073 Upton Hill
Gloucester Road to Hill Farm
Painswick Road, 4010m
Birchall Lane
Upton Hill
High Street, 290m
B4073 Gloucester Road
Upton Hill
Gloucester Road to Hill Farm, 1480m
The reason for the closure is for signing and lining works. The roads are expected to be closed between 8am on Monday August 7 and 5pm Friday August 11 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures and are in force.
The order can permit the closure and restriction of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures and restrictions taking effect.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Emergency and Pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
Moreton Valence
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of Castle Street from outside Bridge House to its junction with the A38 Moreton Valence Layby to Church Lane for about 1100 metres. The reason for the closure is for the installation of Gigaclear Infrastructure.
The road is expected to be closed from Friday August 11 until Wednesday August 16 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Emergency and Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.
Tewkesbury
Chandos Street, Winchcombe
Chandos Street from its junction with North Street to its junction with a point 100 metres east will be closed for a distance of about 100 metres. The reason for the closure is for the safe access to an underground structure to provide customer service.
The road is expected to be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday August 10 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Snowshill
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to close temporarily part of the public footpath ASN 15 from a point north-west of Smallthorns Farm and then extends in a generally south easterly direction for about 190 metres.
The closure is necessary to safeguard the public during building construction works.
The order came into force on Monday August 7 and the footpath may be closed until the above works are completed or for up to six months, whichever is earlier. However, after this date if the above works have not been completed, it will be necessary to apply to the Secretary of State for an extension of time.
Alternative Route: as indicated on the order plan by a dash black line marked A – C.
For further information please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access cannot be maintained as not allowed on construction site.
Ashchurch
The Secretary of State for Transport has extended the order, to close temporarily part of public footpath AAS/23, from a point on the service road south of the A46 and east of the railway and running in a generally southerly direction for about 250 metres to a point at the junction with Footpath AAS/24 by the bridge over the watercourse.
The closure is necessary to safeguard the public whilst construction works take place.
The above footpath was originally closed from September 8, 2021 and was due to expire on March 8, 2022. However, as works had not been completed an extension was granted by the Secretary of State for Transport, until September 8, 2023.
Works are still ongoing, and the Secretary of State has now granted a further extension of the order until March 8, 2025, or until the completion of the works, whichever is earlier.
Alternative route: no alternative route is available. Emergency service access and pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
Ashleworth
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of Quay Lane from its junction with The Green to outside Ashleworth Primary School for a total distance of about 50 metres. The reason for the closure is for a new water connection.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am on 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.
Station Road, Bishop’s Cleeve and Woodmancote
Part of Station Road from 50m west of the railway bridge to 50m east of the railway bridge for a total distance of about 100 metres will be temporarily closed for railway bridge inspection works.
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.
Wainlode Hill, Norton
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Wainlode Hill from outside ‘Fir Tree Cottage’ to outside No.30 Wainlode Lane for a distance of 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 wants to temporarily close part of B4078 Greet Road from its junction with Langley Road to outside Winchcombe School for a distance of 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.
Station Lane, Tewkesbury
The county council wants to temporarily close part of Station Lane from its junction with Cotteswold Road to outside No.2 Station Lane for a distance of about 80 metres. The reason for the closure is to allow for the removal and installation of an electricity cable and a new underground system.
The road 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 the later.
Alternative route: not applicable as no through road. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Walton Cardiff Road, Ashchurch
Gloucestershire County Council intend to temporarily close part of Walton Cardiff Road from outside “The Manor” to outside “Manor Cottage” for a total distance of about 100 metres. The reason is for a new water connection.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am on Monday August 21 until 6pm 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.
A48, Minsterworth
A temporary speed restriction will be in place along part of the A48 in Minsterworth. There will be a 30mph speed limit from its junction with Elver Close to its junction with Hygrove Lane for about 140 metres.
The speed restriction is necessary to provide a safe environment for workers carrying out water connection works to new development.
The road is expected to be restricted 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.
Forest of Dean
Huntley and Taynton
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close and restrict part of the roads as detailed in the schedule below.
Road Name
From
To (Distance)
Dates
B4216 Newent Lane
Jct. w/ A40
Jct. w/ B4216, 2648m
07/08/23 - 15/09/23
Glasshouse Lane
142m past Clifford Manor
Jct. w/ B4216, 1266m
15/09/23 - 02/10/23
Taynton Lane
Jct. w/ B4216
Jct. w/ Kents Green Road, 2721m
02/10/23 - 17/11/23
Kents Green Road
Entrance to Treetops
Jct. w/ Tibberton Lane, 1297m
15/11/23 - 21/11/23
The reason for the closures is to install Gigaclear apparatus. The roads are expected to be closed and restricted at various times on a rolling programme starting Monday August 7 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures and restrictions are in force.
Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closure/restrictions taking effect. This order can permit the closure and restriction of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required and it is anticipated all works will be completed by November 21, 2023.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.
Bromsberrow
Highways bosses have made an order to temporarily close part of Beach Lane, Bromsberrow, from outside Croft Farm to its junction with Dyke House Lane for a distance of about 200 metres. The reason for the closure is to demolish and rebuild part of a retaining wall.
The road is expected to be closed from Monday August 7 until Friday August 18only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route – as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Newent
The Secretary of State for Transport has extended the order to close temporarily part of public footpath GNE/217 from a point on Southend Lane and running in a generally northerly direction for a total distance of about 250 metres to a point south of Foley Road.
The closure is necessary due to a new development being constructed on land that the footpath currently runs through.
The Secretary of State for Transport has approved the continuing in force of the above temporary order which was originally made on August 20, 2020 and which was effective from September 1, 2020. The order was extended to September 1, 2022 and subsequently extended until September 1, 2023.
Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the process of making the temporary Order permanent. In view of this, The Secretary of State now grants a further extension of the temporary order until March 1, 2024 or until the completion of the permanent order, whichever is earlier.
There is no alternative route. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Redmarley
The county council wants to temporarily close part of Phillips Lane outside Providence Cottage for a distance of about 10 metres. The reason is for Severn Trent water pipe renewal works.
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.
You can find out more about temporary roadworks or closures caused by utility companies using the one.network map.[9]
References
- ^ Gloucestershire (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Gloucester (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Asda Superstore (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Motorists (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Stroud, (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Forest of Dean (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Gloucester city centre road to close for 10 days near major car parks (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ road closures (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ one.network map. (one.network)