Gloucestershire, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS
(COTSWOLD DISTRICT – PARISHES OF FAIRFORD, KEMPSFORD AND MEYSEY HAMPTON; WILTSHIRE COUNTY – PARISH OF MARSTON MEYSEY; SWINDON BOROUGH – PARISH OF HANNINGTON): 2025
Notice is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily restrict the lengths of roads described in Schedule 1. The Order will also temporarily restrict the lengths of roads in Schedule 2.
These roads fall within the Parishes of Fairford, Kempsford and Meysey Hampton in the Cotswold District of the County of Gloucestershire, with roads within the County of Wiltshire and the Parish of Hannington in the Borough of Swindon.
The closures and restrictions are necessary because of the danger to the public using the roads during The Royal International Air Tattoo 2025, to provide a safe route for emergency vehicles and to provide effective traffic management.
The Order shall come into operation on the 16th July 2025 and it is anticipated that it shall continue in force until 21st July 2025 or for a period not exceeding eighteen months.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route: As signed on site. Access for frontagers for pedestrians, residents and local businesses will be maintained. Emergency service access will also be maintained.
Schedule 1: Road Closures
Road Number and Name | Closure Extent (from) | Closure Extent (to) | Approximate Distance | Anticipated Closure Dates |
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3/173 Fairford Road | Its junction with 41052 Rhymes Lane | A417 | 500 metres | 06:00 on 16/07/2025 to 21:00 on 21/07/2025 |
41052 Rhymes Lane | Its junction with Fairford Road | Its junction with 41051 Rhymes Lane | 2000 metres | 06:00 on 16/07/2025 to 17:00 on 22/07/2025 |
41051 Rhymes Lane | Its junction with 3/173 | Its junction with 41414 | 1300 metres | 06:00 on 16/07/2025 to 17:00 on 22/07/2025 |
41414 | Its junction with 41051 | Its junction with 40994 | 1400 metres | 06:00 on 19/07/2025 to 21:00 on 20/07/2025 |
40994 Mount Pleasant | Its junction with Ash Copse | Its junction with 3/172 | 2000 metres | 06:00 on 21/07/2025 to 17:00 on 22/07/2025 |
3/172 Wheelford Road, Rhymes Lane and Road from Rhymes Lane towards Dudgrove Farm | Its junction with the B4019 | Its junction with the C117 | 2000 metres | 06:00 on 19/07/2025 to 21:00 on 20/07/2025 |
3/161 | Its junction with the C117 | Its junction with 3/172 | 1200 metres | 06:00 on 19/07/2025 to 21:00 on 20/07/2025 |
Schedule 2: No Stopping or Waiting
From 06:00 on the 16th July 2025 until 06:00 on the 21st July 2025
Area A
'T' Junction near South Hill Farm northerly to 'T' Junction southwest of Meysey Hampton.
'T' Junction southwest of Meysey Hampton towards Down Ampney as far as the “Dog Kennels”.
North-east of Meysey Hampton, north-easterly to 30mph signs.
Area B
“Green Triangle” north of Marston Meysey along Marston Meysey Lane to Airfield Crash Gate 0, and to include 30m both sides of “The Street”, Marston Meysey from the “Green Triangle” towards Marston Meysey.
Area C
Horcott Road, Fairford, from Marlborough Arms/(former) Coin House School crossroads south-easterly to start of existing yellow lines.
Area D
Northerly along Wheelford Road from end of yellow lines to green triangle at Dudgrove junction.
Area E
Waspool Lane from Wheelford Road to Gravel Quarry entrance.
Area F
Marston Hill between A417 and Ash Copse.
Area G
West-south-westerly from Ash Copse to the ‘T’ Junction near South Hill Farm.
From 0600 hrs, Thursday 17th July to 0600 hrs, Monday 21st July (marked in ‘Blue’ on map)
North from 30mph signs to Masons Arms Public House, continuing on both sides to the A417 Junction.
Coronation Street, Fairford, from Marlborough Arms/(former) Coin House School crossroads northerly for 450 metres to junction with West End Gardens, Fairford.
The Street, Castle Eaton for 65 metres between its junction with UK Road No 149601 and its junction with Mill Lane.
Mr Mike Edgar – Solicitor to Wiltshire Council
For the Chief Legal Officer, Swindon Borough Council
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, WILTSHIRE COUNCIL AND SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
TEMPORARY ONE WAY RESTRICTIONS OF VARIOUS ROADS - (COTSWOLD DISTRICT – PARISHES OF FAIRFORD, KEMPSFORD & MEYSEY HAMPTON; WILTSHIRE – PARISHES OF MARSTON MEYSEY & CASTLE EATON) ORDERS 2025
Schedule 1 - One Way Restriction
A one way restriction will exist on:
3/172 Wheelford Road
40994 Top Road
40995 Mount Pleasant
3/175 High Street
3/172 Chapel Road
It will restrict west to east traffic on 19th and 20th July 2025 daily.
Alternative Route: As signed on site.
Schedule 2 - One Way Restriction
Applies from the junction of Road No. 40994 Top Road, Kempsford to 3/172 Wheelford Road northerly to its junction with the A417.
Restriction from 06:00 to 15:00 hrs on the 19th and 20th July 2025.
Alternative Route: As signed on site.
Schedule 3 - One Way Restriction
Applies to traffic heading southwest from Road No. 3/172 to the A417 London Road.
Restriction from 15:00 to 22:00 hrs on the 19th and 20th July 2025.
Alternative Route: As signed on site.
Schedule 4 - One Way Restriction
Applies to traffic heading north from A417 via 3/161 to Road No. 40974 to Road No. 3/161 for approx 700 metres.
Restriction from 06:00 to 15:00 hrs on the 19th and 20th July 2025.
Alternative Route: As signed on site.
Schedule 5 - One Way Restriction
Traffic travelling north-west on Road Number 3/174 from Marston Meysey Lane to High Street, Meysey Hampton – 06:00 to 15:00 hrs on 19th and 20th July 2025.
Reverse one-way for return direction from High Street, Meysey Hampton to Marston Meysey Lane – 15:00 to 22:00 hrs on 19th and 20th July 2025.
For more details, contact:
Gloucestershire Highways: 08000 514 514
DATED: 19th June 2025
For Assistant Director of Legal Services, Gloucestershire County Council
Reference: LWB6155/Closures
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