Stroud District, Multiple Temporary Road & Footpath Closures Due To Various Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Temporary Closure C347 Rowcroft (Stroud 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 C347 Rowcroft Road from its junction with ‘Russell Street’ to its junction with ‘Merrywalks Roundabout’ for a distance of approximately 190 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for Railway Bridge inspection and resulting works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 13th November 2025 to 20th August 2026 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 will be maintained.
Emergency access cannot be maintained as machinery will block the carriageway.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
G7/86759, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025
Temporary Closure 407504 Middle Street (Stroud Town And 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 407504 Middle Street Road from outside of the property known as No.31 Middle Street to outside of the property known as No.44 Middle Street for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for Pole replacement works.
The said road is expected to be closed on 14th November 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, cannot be maintained due to works vehicle blocking the road.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
G7/86858, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure 402538 Quietways (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 402538 Quietways Road from its junction with Elm Road to outside the property known as ‘Number 25’ for a distance of approximately 110 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for fibre infrastructure installation works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 11th November 2025 until 21st November 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86480, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025
Temporary Closure 407509 Butterrow West (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 407509 Butterrow West Road from outside the property known as ‘Cheyne Cottage’ to outside the property known as ‘Cheyne House’ for a distance of approximately 45 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed from 13th November 2025 until 14th November 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86498, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure B4066 Penwood To Long Barrow (Nympsfield 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 B4066 Penwood Road to Long Barrow from its junction with The Cross Nympsfield to the B4066 Road to its junction with Bownhill for a distance of approximately 3400 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for surfacing, lining and signing works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 20:00hrs on 10th November 2025 until 06:00hrs on 14th November 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86659, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure 401447 Box Cottage To Halfway House Inn (Minchinhampton 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 401447 Box Cottage to Halfway House outside the frontage of the property known as ‘Wally’s Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
The reason for the said closure is to allow access at ‘Wally’s Cottage’ during building works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 10th November 2025 to 28th February 2026 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:
Alternative Route: as signed on site.
Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
GT/86694, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure 401403 Field Lane (Cam 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 401403 Field Lane from its junction with Elstub Lane to outside the property known as ‘Number 10’ for a distance of approximately 115 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 27th November 2025 until 17:00hrs on 28th November 2025 only or until the said 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86512, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure Of Public Footpaths CCA 32, CCA 33 And CCA 34 (Cam Parish) Stroud District
NOTICE is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) part of the footpaths as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Part of Public Footpath CCA 32 from its junction with CCA 28 extending in a generally easterly direction for approximately 120 metres to a point along Public Footpath CCA 28.
Public Footpath CCA 33 from its junction with CCA 28 extending in a generally southeasterly direction for approximately 270 metres to its junction with public footpath CCA 34.
Public Footpath CCA 34 from its junction with CCA 28 extending in a generally southerly direction for approximately 390 metres to its junction with Class 5 public highway Court Farm.
The paths all fall within the Parish of Cam, Stroud District, Gloucestershire.
The closures are necessary to protect the public whilst the construction of a large housing development is undertaken.
The said Public Footpaths are expected to be closed from 25th November 2025 until 25th May 2026 where appropriate signs and notices giving detail will indicate whether the said closures are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to any closure taking effect.
Alternative Route: as signed on site.
Emergency access and pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG. – LWB/86581.
Please contact: Highways 08000 514 514.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure 401210 Wragg Castle Lane (Pitchcombe 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 401210 Wragg Castle Lane Road from its junction with Cheltenham Road to outside the property known as ‘Wragg Castle Farm’ for a distance of approximately 160 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pole replacement works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 24th November 2025 until 26th November 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86460, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure Of Various Roads (Minchinhampton 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 lengths of roads as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Road number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance (Metres) |
C270 West End, Minchinhampton | Windmill Road | Well Hill | 255m |
C270 High Street, Minchinhampton | Well Hill | Butt Street | 105m |
C270 Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton | West End | Chapel Lane | 85m |
401446 Well Hill, Minchinhampton | Tetbury Street | Number 18 | 70m |
The said roads are expected to be closed on a rolling programme commencing from 25th November 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. Some roads will be closed overnight and others during the day. This Order may permit the said closures in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated that all works will be completed by 26th November 2025, or until the said works have been completed.
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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86656 Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure 407550 Foxmoor Lane, Ebley (Cainscross 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 407550 Foxmoor Lane Road from its junction with Hunters Way to its junction with Glynhill Rise for a distance of approximately 500 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for safety during the installation of overhead fibre cabling.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 24th November 2025 only or until the said 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
GT/86263, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure C226 Grove Lane (Whitminster 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 C226 Grove Lane Road from its junction with the A38 Whitminster roundabout to School Lane to outside the property known as ‘Woodfernall Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 305 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pole testing works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 24th November 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.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
LWB/86568, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
DATED: 5th November 2025
Temporary Closure Of Public Footpath MST 2 (Stonehouse Town) 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 MST 2 in a generally westerly and northerly direction for approximately 100 metres.
The Public Footpath falls within the town of Stonehouse in the Stroud District, Gloucestershire.
The closure is necessary to safeguard the public whilst construction works take place.
The Public Footpath was originally closed by Emergency Notice, commencing 8th April 2024 and extended for a further 21 days before an Order was made. The Order was made on 14th May 2024 effective from the 20th May 2024 and subsequently extended until 20th November 2025. As the works will not complete by then the Secretary of State has further granted an extension until 20th May 2027 or until the works are complete, whichever is earliest.
Alternative Route: Alternative Route as shown on Order Plan.
Emergency access and pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
GT/81644, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.
Please contact: 08000 514 514.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
Temporary Closure Of Public Footpath MCH 116 (Chalford Parish) Stroud District
NOTICE is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, intends to make an Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) part of the footpaths as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Part of Public Footpath MCH 116 from its junction with the A419 extending in a generally north easterly direction for approximately 140 metres to its junction with Public Footpath MCH 113.
Part of Public Footpath MCH 116 from its junction MCH 114 extending in a generally easterly direction for approximately 280 metres to its junction with Marley Lane.
The paths fall within the Parish of Chalford, Stroud District, Gloucestershire.
The closure is necessary to protect the public whilst tree works are undertaken.
The said Public Footpaths are expected to be closed on a rolling programme from 17th November 2025 until 28th February 2026 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 any closure taking effect.
Emergency access and pedestrian access to adjoining properties will be maintained.
Alternative Route: Chalford High Street.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services,
Please contact: Highways: 08000 514 514, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG – LWB/86812.
DATED: 5th November 2025.
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