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Gloucestershire County Council - Multiple temporary road closures

GL15 4ESPublished 12/08/26
Abergavenny Chronicle • 

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 406125 NAAS LANE (LYDNEY TOWN) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 406125 Naas Lane, from its junction with the A48 for a distance of approximately 500 metres in a southwardly direction from the junction. The reason for the said closure is for level crossing maintenance works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 23:55hrs on 17th August 2026 until 06:00hrs on 18th August 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89448, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400019 BELMONT ROAD
(HEWELSFIELD AND BROCKWEIR PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 400019 Belmont Road, from its junction with Brockweir Road to outside the property known as ‘Ingleside’ for a distance of approximately 70 metres. The reason for the said closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 18:00hrs on 19th August 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89538, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS
(WEST DEAN PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close and restrict part of the lengths of roads as detailed in the Schedule below. 
SCHEDULE 

Road Name

Closure Extent (From)

Closure Extent (To)

Closure Length (metres)

B4234 New

Road Whitecroft

Entrance to Birchwood, New Road, Whitecroft

3/12 Road From Junction At Park Hill to Junction

At New Road The Bay Whitecroft

989m

B4234 Parkend Road Whitecroft

3/12 Road From Junction At Park Hill to Junction

At New Road The Bay Whitecroft

B4234 Whitecroft Road

804m

B4234

Whitecroft Road Parkend

B4234 Parkend Road

3/16 Road From Junction With New Road to Parkend Primary School Castlemain

826m

4/70482 Kidnalls Drive Whitecroft

B4234 New Road

4/7483 Norchard Gardens

53m

4/176 Wesley Road Whitecroft

B4234 New Road

3/12 Pillowell Road

438m

3/12 Pillowell Road Whitecroft

B4234 New Road

4/5223 Morecroft Place

147m

3/12 Road From junction At Park Hill To Junction At New Road The Bay Whitecroft

B4234 New Road

3/12 Parkhill

123m

4/6127 Oaklands Park Whitecroft

B4234 Parkend Road

Entire Length of Road

56m

The reason for the said closures and restrictions is for carriageway resurfacing works.
There will be no stopping or waiting and no loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works. The said roads are expected to be closed and restricted each night between 19:00hrs and 07:00hrs on a rolling programme commencing 17th August 2026 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the said closures and restrictions are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the said closures and restrictions taking effect. This Order may permit the said closures and restrictions in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 28th August 2026. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Routes: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89544, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION 400012
WOOLASTON COMMON (WOOLASTON PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority has made an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close and restrict part of the 400012 Woolaston Common from its junction with Brooklet Road to its junction with Sandytumps for a distance of approximately 500 metres.
The reason for the closure is for drainage works.
There will be no waiting, stopping, loading or unloading permitted throughout the duration of the said works
The road is expected to be closed and restricted from 17th August 2026 to 20th August 2026.
However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89557, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400195 THE ROCKS
(NEWLAND PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 400195 The Rocks from outside of the property known as ‘Old House’ to outside of the property known as ‘jornary Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 50 metres.
The reason for the closure is for sewer repair works
The road is expected to be closed from 1st September 2026 until 3rd September 2026.
However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89651, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C15 LYDNEY ROAD
(LYDNEY TOWN) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the C15 Lydney Road, from outside the property known as ‘Soilwell Manor’ to its junction with Old Dam Road for a distance
of approximately 100 metres.The reason for the said closure is for poling works by Openreach.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:00hrs and 17:00hrs on 1st September 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89741, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400077 JOYFORD HILL

(WEST DEAN PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 400077 Joyford Hill Road from outside of the property known as ‘Lealands’ to outside of the property known as ‘Leyland House’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
The reason for the closure is for pole replacement works. The road is expected to be closed between 09:00hrs and 17:00hrs on the 2nd September 2026. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89745, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400100 AND 403010 BUCKSHAFT ROAD
(RUSPIDGE AND SOUDLEY PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 400100 and 403010 Buckshaft Road from its junction with Hudsons Lane to outside of the property known as ‘No.54A Buckshaft Road for a distance of approximately 450 metres.
The reason for the closure is for works for on behalf of Wales & West Utilities
The road is expected to be closed from 1st September 2026 to 8th September 2026.
However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner. For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 12th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89747, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG. 

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