Gloucestershire’s roadworks this week include new street lights and tree felling
There will be yet more road closures across Gloucestershire[1] this week as road maintenance crews and utility companies work to upgrade infrastructure and repair cracks in the county's crumbling road surface. Parts of Cheltenham[2] will be restricted while street lights are replaced, and the ongoing tree-felling programme will see routes across rural regions close to traffic.
There will be fewer disruptions from road works in many parts of the county than in recent weeks, but many motorists[3] could still find themselves delayed or diverted. Well-travelled connecting routes like Kidnappers Lane and the A417 near Tewkesbury will see closures while essential roadworks are carried out.
Meanwhile, work on the King's Quarter development in Gloucester[4] will see some roads in the city centre continue to be restricted for pedestrians, while Highways will also remove some permit holder spaces in the city and replace them with two-hour bays. To find out more about road restrictions and diversions in your area, below are all the announced road closures that will affect Gloucestershire in the coming week and month.
Gloucester
Market Parade and Spread Eagle Road
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of the roads as described in the schedule below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
Market Parade
Jct. w/ Kings Walk Car Park Entrance
Jct. w/ Spread Eagle Road (100m)
Spread Eagle Road
Jct. w/ Market Parade
Spread Eagle Road T Junction (29m)
The reason is to carry out continuation of Kings Quarter Development works. The road will be closed from Monday August 28 until February 13, 2025 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Emergency access and pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.
On street parking
Gloucestershire County Council has made a variation order to introduce restrictions on the road detailed below.
Restrictions to be introduced
No Waiting at Any Time (Double Yellow Lines) to replace Permit Holders Zone GC/Pay and Display Max Stay 2
Hours Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Park Road (C8002) - Along short sections of the north-eastern side of its carriageway south-east of its junction with Brunswick Road (C8001)
This variation comes into operation on Friday September 1.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Variation or any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement to that Act or any Statutory Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Variation may within six weeks of the date on which the Variation is made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
Cheltenham
Prestbury Road
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close and restrict part of B4632 Prestbury Road from its junction with Pittville Circus (at roundabout) to its junction with Whaddon Road, for about 140 metres as detailed below.
07/09/2023 - 08/09/2023 - 09:30 to 15:30
02/11/2023 - 03/11/2023 - 09:30 to 15:30
The road is to be closed and restricted for street lighting replacement. There will be no stopping, waiting or loading permitted throughout the duration of the works.
The footway will also be closed off for the duration of the works in the interests of safety to the public. The road is expected to be closed and restricted between the dates as shown in above schedule 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.
Kidnappers Lane
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Kidnappers Lane and footway, from its junction with Newland Homes, Pear Trees to its junction with Vineries Close, for about 330 metres. The reason is to install new rising foul mains.
The road and footway are expected to be closed from Friday September 8 until Friday October 6 only 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.
St Anne’s Terrace
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of St Anne’s Terrace from its junction with Fairview Road to its junction with Hewlett Road for about 148 metres. The reason for the closure is for Severn Trent pipe works.
The road is expected to be closed from Tuesday August 29 until Thursday August 31 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.
Durham Close
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of Durham Close from outside Number 10 to outside Number 15 for about 65 metres. The reason for the closure is for carriageway reconstruction works.
The road is expected to be closed from Monday August 28 until Friday September 1 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.
Tewkesbury
A417 Maisemore and Highnam
The A417 and B4215 will be closed in September for ash dieback tree works. Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the roads as detailed below for about 3.3 kilometres.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
Restriction
A417 Maisemore Road to Gloucester
Jct. w/ A40 Over
Jct. The Rudge (1.6km)
09.30-15.30
11/9/23-15/9/23
B4215 Newent Road
Jct. of Two Mile Lane
Jct. of Whitehall Lane (1.7km)
09.30-15.30
4/9/23-8/9/23
The roads are expected to be closed between Monday September 4 and Friday September 15 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Various roads, Winchcombe
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the roads as detailed below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
Date
Cowl Lane
Jct. w/ High Street
Jct. w/ Back Lane (275m)
11/9/23–26/9/23
Chandos Street
Jct. w/ North Street
Jct. w/ Hailes Street (220m)
19/9/23 – 3/10/23
Silk Mill Lane
Jct. w/ Castle Road
Jct. w/ Hailes Street (330m)
18/9/23–29/9/23
Vineyard Street
Jct. w/ High Street
Almsbury Farm (215m)
12/9/23–26/9/23
The reason for the closures is for Gigaclear Broadband/Fibre network installation. The roads are expected to be closed on a rolling programme starting Monday September 11, where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures are in force.
Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures taking effect. This order can permit the closure of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required and it is anticipated all works will be completed by October 3.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the roads and emergency access will be maintained.
Cedar Road, Northway
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of Cedar Road from its junction with Virginia Road to its junction with Steward Road for about 85 metres. The reason for the closure is for water pipe renewal.
The road is expected to be closed from 7am Tuesday September 12 until 4pm on Friday September 15 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Down Hatherley Lane
Gloucestershire County Council has made an order to temporarily close part of Down Hatherley Lane from its junction with Tewkesbury Road to its junction with Ash Lane for about 150 metres. The reason for the closure is for a new gas connection for development.
The road is expected to be closed between 8am on Tuesday August 29 and 6pm on Monday September 11 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Northway
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Northway Lane from its junction with the former Industrial Estate to the Roundabout at its junction with the Railway Station for about 250 metres. The reason for the closure is for traffic signal refurbishment works.
The road is expected to be closed from 8am on Monday August 28 until 5pm on Wednesday August 30 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Abbey Terrace, Winchcombe
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of the B4632 Abbey Terrace from its junction with Vineyard Street to its junction with Mill Lane for about 100 metres. The reason is to install a new electricity supply.
It will be closed between 8am on Tuesday August 29 to 4pm on Thursday August 30 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian and emergency access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Stroud
Various roads, Stroud
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close and restrict part of the roads as detailed below.
Road name
From
To (Distance)
Restriction
High Street
Coppice Hill
Sevilles Mill (83m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Bath Road
Old Bristol Road
A46 District Boundary to Calcot Crossroads (4138m)
09.30-15.30
A46 District Boundary to Calcot Crossroads
A46 Bath Road
A46 Calcot Crossroads to Lodge Farm Junction (833m)
09.30-15.30
A4173 Gloucester Road
Cheltenham Road
Wragg Castle Lane (929m)
09.30-15.30
A4173 Gloucester Road
Wragg Castle Lane
Back Edge Lane (1226m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 The Street to A4135
Hollingham Lane
B4058 from South Lodge to District Boundary (2025m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 from South Lodge to District Boundary
The Street to A4135
B4058 from Lampern Hill to Bath Road (656m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 from Lampern Hill to Bath Road
B4058 from South Lodge to District Boundary
B4058 The Street to A4135 (1448m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 The Street to A4135
B4058 from Lampern Hill to Bath Road
Whiteway Hill (445m)
09.30-15.30
B4070 Bucks Head Farm Cranham to Bulls Cross
Calf Way
Wishanger Lane (1865m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Cheltenham Road
Gloucester Road
Stroud Road (748m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Stroud Road
Cheltenham Road
Stamages Lane (1556m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Fountain Street
Tabrams Pitch
Bridge Street (52m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Bridge Street
Fountain Street
A46 Stroud Road (86m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Stroud Road
Bridge Street
Bath Road (1254m)
09.30-15.30
A46 Bath Road
Stroud Road
Dudbridge Road (3507m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 Whiteway Hill to Old London Road
Whiteway Hil
B4058 Old London Road to Coombe Road (2708m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 Old London Road to Coombe Road
B4058 Whiteway Hill to Old London Road
B4058 Coombe Road (1640m)
09.30-15.30
B4058 Coombe Road
B4058 Old London Road to Coombe Road
The Cedars (422m)
09.30-15.30
The reason for the closure is ash dieback tree removal. The roads are expected to be closed between Thursday August 31 and March 22, 2024, where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures are in force.
Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures and restrictions taking effect. The order can permit the closure and restriction of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required.
Alternative route : as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
Cotswolds
A436, Coberley
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the A436 from south of Seven Springs Play & Support Centre to Air Balloon, from its junction with Charlton Hill to its junction with the track from A436 to Northeast of No 1 The Hamblins for about 2,243 metres. The reason for the closure is carriageway lining works.
The road is expected to be closed between 7pm and 7am from Tuesday August 29 until Friday September 1 only or until the works have been completed, whichever is later.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to adjacent properties and emergency access will be maintained.
Forest of Dean
Bromsberrow
Gloucestershire County Council will temporarily close part of Albright Lane from outside Aubreys Farm to outside Bromsberrow Nurseries for about 550 metres. The reason is for Severn Trent air valve renewal works
The road is expected to be closed from Wednesday August 30 until Friday September 1 only or until the works have been completed.
Alternative route: as signed on site. Emergency and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Redmarley D’Abitot
Gloucestershire County Council wants to temporarily close part of the road from its junction with Ledbury Road to its junction with Pendock Road for about 850 metres.
The reason is to ensure safe working conditions to allow for fibre cable to be erected overhead.
The road is expected to be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm each day from Thursday August 31 until Friday September 1 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)
- ^ Cheltenham (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ motorists (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Gloucester (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Big recycling changes across Gloucestershire to affect thousands of households (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)