Stroud - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road and Footpath Closures for Utility and Maintenance Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407575 LANSDOWN (STROUD TOWN) STROUD 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 407575 Lansdown Road from outside the property known as ‘Rothsay Villas’ to outside the property known as ‘1 Lyn Bank’ for a distance of approximately 20 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pipe renewal works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs on 24th August 2025 or until the said works have been completed. 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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85531. Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401206 FRETHERN LANE (FRETHERNE WITH SAUL PARISH) STROUD 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 401206 Frethern Lane Road from its junction with Arlingham Road to its junction with Passage Road for a distance of approximately 1450 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pipe works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 27th August 2025 until 17:00hrs on 29th August 2025 or until the said works have been completed. 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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85532, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS
(CHALFORD AND BISLEY WITH LYPIATT PARISHES) STROUD 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 road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
| Road number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance | Parish/Ward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C204 Toadsmoor Road, Brimscombe | London Road | Vatch Lane | 1815m | Chalford |
| C204 Vatch Lane, Brimscombe | Toadsmoor Road | Nashend Farm to Vatch Lane | 640m | Bisley with Lypiatt |
The said roads are expected to be closed from 20:00hrs on 28th August 2025 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 said closures and restrictions taking effect. This Order may permit the said closures and restrictions of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 06:00hrs on 29th August 2025.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85822, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401280 ABNASH, CHALFORD HILL (CHALFORD PARISH) STROUD 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 401280 Abnash Road, Chalford Hill from outside the property known as ‘Woodlands’ to outside of the property known as ‘Wheatsheaf’ for a distance of approximately 103 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for safety whilst a bridge is inspected.
The said road is expected to be closed from 29th August 2025 until 11th September 2025 or until the said works have been completed. 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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85878, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS FOOTWAYS (NAILSWORTH TOWN) STROUD DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the footways as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
| Road number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance | Parish | Type of Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601474 Badgers Way, Nailsworth | 31 Badgers Way | Nortonwood Play Area | 130m | Nailsworth | Footway Closure |
| 601477 Woodpecker Walk, Nailsworth | Jct with Badgers Way | Jct with Nortonwood | 70m | Nailsworth | Footway Closure |
| 601478 FOOTWAY FROM BADGERS WAY TO NORTONWOOD ADJOINING 31 AND 33 BADGERS WAY, FOREST GREEN, NAILSWORTH | Jct with Badgers Way | Concrete bollard before car park. | 60m | Nailsworth | Footway Closure |
The said footways are expected to be closed on a rolling programme, commencing 8th September 2025, where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the said closures are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the said closures taking effect. This intended Order may permit the said closures in any order, or simultaneously, as required, and it is anticipated all works will be completed by 19th September 2025.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route: as signed on site. Emergency access will be maintained throughout the course of the works. Pedestrian access to the footways will not be maintained whilst the said footways are being resurfaced. DATED: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85642, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405853 SHORTWOOD ROAD (NAILSWORTH TOWN) STROUD 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 405853 Shortwood Road from outside the property known as ‘3 Walkley Wood Cottages’ to outside of the property known as ‘Glenmore’ for a distance of approximately 80 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pipe and boundary box renewal works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 10th September 2025 until 17:00hrs on 12th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85597, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 402456 LIGHTWOOD LANE (RANDWICK PARISH) STROUD 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 402456 Lightwood Lane Road from outside the property known as ‘Sycamore House’ to outside the property known as ‘Lightwood’ for a distance of approximately 150 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works to rectify carriageway defects.
The said road is expected to be closed from 9th September 2025 until 15th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85638, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401318 WICK STREET (STROUD TOWN) STROUD 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 401318 Wick Street Road from its junction with Hammonds Farm to outside ‘The Culls’ for a distance of approximately 700 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works to clear blockages in fibre telecom ducts.
The said road is expected to be closed from 10th September until 12th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85687, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405702 HIGHFIELD ROAD (WHITESHILL & RUSCOMBE) STROUD 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 405702 Highfield Road from outside the property known as ‘Vaynor’ to outside the property known as ‘Stolway’ for a distance of approximately 30 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 11th September 2025 until 18:00hrs on 12th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85689, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85708, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401261 CHURCHILL ROAD (BRIMSCOMBE & THRUPP PARISH) STROUD 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 401261 Churchill Road from its junction with Toadsmoor Road to outside the property known as ‘Fern Villa’ for a distance of approximately 140 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for underground works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 11th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Alternative Route – n/a – dead end of road. Resident access will be managed onsite. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85709, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C206 RYEFORD ROAD SOUTH (STONEHOUSE TOWN) STROUD 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 C206 Ryeford Road South from outside the entrance to an electricity distribution site to outside the property known as ‘Stanley Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 45 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for boundary box installation works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 14:30hrs each day from 8th September 2025 until 9th September 2025 only or until the said works have been completed.
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: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85773, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE PART OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH MST10 (STONEHOUSE TOWN) (STROUD DISTRICT)
Gloucestershire County Council has by this notice closed temporarily, under the relevant provisions of Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) part of Public Footpath MST 10 in Stonehouse, from its junction with MST 52 and then extends in a generally north easterly direction for approximately 160 metres to a point at the south western corner of the property ‘The Red Lodge’ and shown on the Map by a bold solid black line marked A to B.
The said public footpath falls within Stonehouse in the Stroud District, Gloucestershire.
The said closure is necessary to protect the public while essential utilities works take place.
The said Public Footpath was originally closed for 5 days by Urgent Notice commencing 11th August 2025. However, the said works are still ongoing so it is now necessary to extend the said closure by an Order which can authorise the closure of the said Public Footpath for up to six months from the date of the original Notice. The said Public Footpath is however expected to be closed until 29th August 2025 or until the works have been completed.
If after six months from the date of the original Notice the closure is still required, it will be necessary to apply to the Secretary of State for an extension of time.
Alternative Routes – as signed on site and shown on the said Map. Pedestrian access and emergency access will not be maintained due to the works involving excavations in the narrow path.
Date: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86125, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
Please contact: 08000 514 514
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART FOOTPATH EEA 24 (EASTINGTON PARISH) STROUD DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that the Secretary of State for Transport has further extended the Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) part of Public Footpath EEA 24 from a point 20 metres North of Great Oldbury Drive extending in a generally East South Easterly direction for approximately 225 metres to its junction with Public Footpath EEA/27.
The closure is necessary to protect the public while construction works take place.
This temporary closure Order came into force on the 28th March 2022 and was subsequently extended until 27th September 2025. However, as works are still ongoing the Secretary of State has now granted a further extension until 27th March 2027 or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Public Rights of Way on 08000 514514 or visit
Alternative Route – there is no alternative route. Pedestrian access to properties and emergency access will not be maintained for the duration of the works.
Date: 20th August 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/74591, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
Please contact: 08000 514 514
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