Gloucestershire County Council - Multiple temporary restrictions
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405158 BOSELEY WAY
(CINDERFORD 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 405158 Boseley Way from outside of the property known as No.1 Boseley Way to outside of the property known as No.38 Somerset Road for a distance of approximately 170 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works within the carriage way replacing gas mains pipes. The said road is expected to be closed from 13th October 2025 to 5th December 2025 or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86074, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400042 MOUNT PLEASANT
(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 400042 Mount Pleasant from its junction with Lakeside Avenue to its junction with Valley Road for a distance of approximately 264 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of OCU Utilities to rectify utilities within the carriageway.
The said road is expected to be closed from 13th October 2025 to 15th October 2025 or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86077, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405175 BENTS LANE
(DRYBROOK & RUARDEAN 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 405175 Bents Lane from its junction with Pound Morse Road to outside of the property known as ‘Headway’ for a distance of approximately 125 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed from 13th October 2025 to 15th October 2025 or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86084, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C32 HAWTHORNS ROAD
(DRYBROOK & RUARDEAN 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 C32 Hawthorns Road from outside of the property known as ‘the Deers Leap’ to outside of the property known as ‘The Beehive’ for a distance of approximately 40 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of the National Grid.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 13th October 2025 to 16:00hrs on 17th October 2025 or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86086, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C26 ROAD FROM REDDINHORN COTTAGE TO COUNTY BOUNDARY
(ENGLISH BICKNOR 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 C26 Road from Reddinhorn Cottage to County Boundary, from outside the property known as ‘Chapel Cottage’ to its junction with the Ancient Road for a distance of approximately 1535 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for fibre optic works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 15th October until 16:45hrs on
17th October 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: 8th October 2025.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86210, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400004 SEDBURY LANE
(TIDENHAM 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 400004 Sedbury Lane as described in the schedule below;
Road Number and Name |
Closure (from) |
Closure (To) |
Distance in Metres |
Closure Date From |
Closure Date To |
400004 |
Outside of |
Adjacent to |
220 |
23:00 on |
07:00 on |
Sedbury |
the property |
‘The Farmers |
25/10/2025 |
26/10/2025 |
|
Lane |
known as ‘Cranmere Bungalow’ |
Gate’ on the other side of the bridge |
|||
23:00 on 01/11/2025 |
07:00 on 02/11/2025 |
The reason for the said closure is for maintenance works to Bridge.
The said road is expected to be closed from as detailed in the above schedule or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86254, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C34 CHURCH ROAD
(LONGHOPE 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 C34 Church Road from outside of the property known as ‘Number 1 Church Road’ to outside the property known as ‘Number 4 Church Road’ for a distance of approximately 40 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for manhole sealing works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 07:00hrs and 19:00hrs on 29th October 2025 only or until the 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: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86148, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS (COLEFORD 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 lengths of roads as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Road Name/ Number |
From |
To |
Total Distance (metres(m)) |
Albert Road |
The property known as “No. 28” |
The junction of Staunton Road |
200m |
Staunton Road |
Across the junction of Albert Road only |
15m |
|
Oakfields |
The junction of Albert Road |
To outside the property known as “No. 10” |
15m |
The reason for the said closures is for electric pole replacement works.
The said roads are expected to be closed from 28th October 2025 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether they are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/ times will be displayed on site prior to the said closures taking effect. This Order may permit the said closures in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 29th October 2025, or until the said works have been complete.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit
Alternative Routes: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86296, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH FWO 104
(WOOLASTON PARISH) FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that the Secretary of State for Transport has 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 FWO 104 from its junction with Road Number C5
(Severn View Road) and then extends in a generally south easterly direction for approximately 435 metres to its junction with FWO 103.
The Footpath falls in Parish of Woolaston in the Forest of Dean District and in the County of Gloucestershire;
The closure is necessary to protect the public while construction works are completed. The Order came into force on the 14th December 2023 and authorised the closure for a period of six months. However, as the works had not been completed within this time The Secretary of State granted an extension of the said Order until the 14th December 2025. As it is now known that works will not be completed by that date, the Secretary of State has now granted a further extension until 14th June 2027 or until the works have been completed, whichever is earlier.
Alternative Routes – as signed on Order Plan. Emergency and Pedestrian access to adjoining premises is to be maintained. DATE: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/80380, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG Public Rights of Way 08000 514514
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS (VARIOUS PARISHES) 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 and restrict part of the lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Road Name/ Number |
Closure Extent (From) |
Closure Extent (To) |
Parish |
Total Distance (metres) |
A466 From Great Grove To Bigsweir Bridge |
Junc Stowe Road |
3.5km North along A466 |
St Briavels |
3.5km |
A466 Through Redbrook |
Junc Highbury Road |
Brewery Cottage |
Newland |
700m |
A466 Lower Redbrook To Great Grove |
Junc Highbury Road |
1.6km South of Highbury Road junc |
Newland |
1.6km |
The reason for the closures and restrictions is for ground investigation works.
The said roads are expected to be closed, between 30th October 2025 and 20th January 2026, 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. It is anticipated the works will be take place on 30th October 2025, 31st October 2025 and 20th January 2026. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can remain in force for up to eighteen months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is sooner.
There will be no stopping, waiting or loading permitted when the works are in operation.
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 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/85437 Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C7 ROAD FROM JUNCTON WITH A48 TO JUNCTION WITH SEVERN VIEW
(WOOLASTON 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 C7 Road From Junction with A48 to Junction with Severn View from outside Woolaston Primary School to outside the property known as ‘Montrose’ for a distance of approximately 125 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for new water connection works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 27th October 2025 until 29th October 2025 only or until the works have been completed.
For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit
Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/86305, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C374 ST JOHN STREET
(COLEFORD 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 C374 St John Street from its junction with ‘Market Place ’to its junction with ‘Bank Street’ for a distance of approximately 120 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water
The said road is expected to be closed between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 on 23rd October 2025 only or until the works have been completed. However, if the works are not completed by this date the Order can 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: 8th October 2025. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/86259, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
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