Gloucestershire, Multiple Roads, Tempoary Closures Due To Various Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS FOOTWAYS
NAILSWORTH TOWN, STROUD DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made 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 Way, Nailsworth | 31 Badgers Way | Junction with Badgers Way | 60m | Nailsworth | Footway Closure |
| 601478 FOOTWAY FROM BADGERS WAY TO NORTONWOOD ADJOINING 31 AND 33 BADGERS WAY, FOREST GREEN, NAILSWORTH | 31 Badgers Way | Nortonwood before car park | - | 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 closure is in force. Further advance warnings of the dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closure 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, 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 closure period. Pedestrian access to adjacent homes will not be maintained whilst the said footways are being resurfaced.
DATED: 3rd September 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, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 405853 Shortwood Road from the property known as “3 Walkley Wood Cottage” to outside the property known as “Glenmar” for a distance of approximately 80 metres.
The reason for the said closure is due to drainage and highway 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.
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85657, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 402456 LIGHTWOOD LANE
(RANDWICK 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 402456 Lightwood Lane from its junction with Yew Tree Way known as ‘Sycamore House’ to outside the property known as ‘The Laurels’ for a distance of approximately 165 metres.
The reason for the said closure is to test carriageway defects.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 12th 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85648, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401318 WICK STREET (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 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85667, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405702 HIGHFIELD ROAD (WHITESHILL & RUSCOMBE 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 405702 Highfield Road from outside the property known as “Vyoma” to outside the property known as “Stowley” 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 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: 3rd September 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, has made 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 85 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 – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 3rd September 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, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the C206 Ryeford Road South from outside the property known as 'Stanley Cottage' to outside the property known as 'Stanley Cottage' for a distance of approximately 45 metres.
The reason for the said closure is to enable disconnection 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85733, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405862 OLD HORSLEY 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 405862 Old Horsley Road from its junction with Pike Lane to its junction with Newmarket Road for a distance of approximately 230 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for new water connection works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 22nd September 2025 until 24th 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.
Proposed Alternative Route – OLD BRISTOL RD, BATH RD, SPRING HILL, OLD MARKET, NEW MARKET RD & VICE VERSA. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85648, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401434 SWELLS HILL
(BRIMSCOMBE 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 401434 Swells Hill Road from outside the property known as 'Hillside Farm' to outside the property known as 'Meadowcroft' for a distance of approximately 222 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for tree trimming works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 08:00hrs and 16:00hrs on 26th 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.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85649, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405570 KENDRICK LANE
(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 the 405570 Kendrick Lane road from its junction with High Street to its junction with Threadneedle Street for a distance of approximately 40 metres.
The reason for the said lane closure is for works to renew a gas pipe.
The said lane is expected to be closed from 22nd September 2025 until 27th 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. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access to adjacent premises adjoining will not be maintained due to the said lane being too narrow.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85881, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401327 BOURNE LANE
(BRIMSCOMBE AND 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 401327 Bourne Lane road from its junction with Toadsmoor Lane to its junction with Claires Close for a distance of approximately 2040 metres.
The reason for the said closure is due to water testing works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 24th 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85888, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C201 LIMEKILN LANE
(BISLEY WITH LYPIATT 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 C201 Limekiln Lane road from its junction with Calf Way to outside the property known as “The Cottage” for a distance of approximately 173 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for drainage works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 22nd September 2025 to 30th September 2025 or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner. For further information, 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 due to excavations across the carriageway.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85783, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401272 COWSELLS LANE, BUSSAGE
(CHALFORD 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 401272 Cowsells Lane Bussage Road from its junction with The Avenue to its junction with Bussage Hill for a distance of approximately 75 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for drainage works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 22nd September 2025 to 30th 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85788, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS
(VARIOUS PARISHES) 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 lengths of roads as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
| Road Name | Closure Extent (From) | Closure Extent (To) | Parish | Closure Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C215 – Haresfield Lane | Stroud Road | Road from Longacre towards Colethorpe | Brookthorpe with Whaddon | 1,132 metres |
| C215 – Road from Longacre towards Colethorpe | Haresfield to Gloucester Road | Harescombe | 502 metres | |
| C215 – Haresfield to Gloucester Road | Road from Longacre towards Colethorpe Lane | Haresfield | 522 metres | |
| C216 – Colethorpe Lane | Colethorpe Lane | Haresfield Lane | Haresfield | 941 metres |
| C216 – Colethorpe Lane | Colethorpe Lane | Gloucester Road | Haresfield | 394 metres |
| L216 – Haresfield Lane | Bristol Road | Colethorpe Lane | Hunts Grove | 775 metres |
| 401204 – Back Edge | Gloucester Road | Back Edge Farm | Painswick | 737 metres |
| C258 – Swinley | Stump Well Lane | County Boundary | North Nibley | 1,736 metres |
| 401220 – Stroud Road, Horsley | Painswick Road | Damells Mill Lane | Nailsworth | 2,698 metres |
| 401216 – The Street | Clements House to Damells Mill Lane | Kingswood | 532 metres | |
| 401489 – Frey Lane | County Boundary to Frey Lane | Owlpen | 1,403 metres | |
| 401489 – Lampen Lane | Frey Lane | Lampen Hill | Owlpen | 1,958 metres |
| 401414 – The Knapp | Silver Street | Trenley Road | Coaley | 574 metres |
| 401414 – Trenley Road | The Ham | Trenley Road | Coaley | 1,323 metres |
| 401414 – Trenley Road | Harvest House to The Street Coaley | Coaley | 588 metres | |
| 401740 – Fretherne Road | Arlingham Road | Fretherne Lane | Fretherne with Saul | 1,443 metres |
| 401750 – The Reddings Lodge to St Mary’s Church | The Reddings Lodge to St Mary’s Church | Milton End | Arlingham | 1,800 metres |
The said roads are expected to be closed on a rolling programme commencing 22nd 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 closures taking effect. This intended Order may permit the said closures in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all such works will be completed by 31st 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: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/85993, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407580 LOWER STREET (STROUD TOWN)
(STROUD DISTRICT)
Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) temporarily close part of the lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
| Road number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance | Type of Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407580 Lower Street, Stroud | Trinity Road | Spring Lane | 200m | Road closure |
| 407580 Lower Street, Stroud | Trinity Road | Spring Lane | 200m | Height restriction – vehicles including emergency vehicles of a height 4.9m or greater will not be permitted through the road closure. |
The said road is currently closed for 5 days by Notice which commenced on the 27th August 2025. It was not possible to give advance planning due to the safety risk and it has now been necessary to make an Order. This Order can be made for up to 18 months from the date it comes into force and it is anticipated that the road may remain closed until 30th September 2025, or until the 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 will be maintained. Emergency and vehicular residential abutting it should note the stated height restriction – vehicles of a height of 4.9m or greater will not be permitted through the road closure for safety reasons.
DATED: 3rd September 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86213 Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
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