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Gloucestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407566 HORNS ROAD (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 407566 Horns Road from outside the property known as ‘No. 189’ to outside the property known as ‘No.182’ for a distance of approximately 50 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Openreach.
The said road is expected to be closed from 26th May 2026 until 27th May 2026 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 May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88394, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407539 DOWNFIELD ROAD (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 407539 Downfield Road from its junction with Cairnscross Road to outside the Education Facility for a distance of approximately 50 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pole renewal works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:00hrs and 17:00hrs on 26th May 2026 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 May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88543, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY ROAD AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE 405725 MEADOW ROAD (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 405725 Meadow Road and footway from its junction with Sherborne Close to its junction with Chestnut Avenue for a distance of approximately 80 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for infrastructure installation works.
The said road and footway are expected to be closed from 09:00hrs on 26th May 2026 until 17:00hrs on 28th May 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88550, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407519 CHAPEL 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 407519 Chapel Street Road from outside of the property known as ‘No.17 Chapel Street’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.21 Chapel Street’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed on from 25th May 2026 until 5th June 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88598, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C207 MAIN ROAD TO MIDDLEYARD TO THE GROVE, SELSEY WEST (KINGS STANLEY 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 C207 Main Road to Middleyard to The Grove, Selsey West from outside of the property known as ‘Duvella’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.32 Broad Street, Selsey West’ for a distance of approximately 45 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works by the National Grid.
The said road is expected to be closed on from 26th May 2026 until 28th May 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88592, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4014 CHURCH STREET
(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 B4014 Church Street Road from its junction with Fountain Street to outside of the property known as No.6 Church Street for a distance of approximately 50 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed on 26th May 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88603, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 501202 TETBURY LANE
(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 501202 Tetbury Lane Road from its junction with Spotons Grave Lane to outside of the property known as Alpaca Farm for a distance of approximately 800 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for drainage works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 26th May 2026 until 29th May 2026 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 and Emergency access to premises on or next to the said road will not be maintained for safety reasons during all of the open excavation works. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88613, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF ROAD, BRIDLEWAY AND FOOTPATH
(RANDWICK AND WESTRIP 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 and restrict part of the Road, Bridleway and Footpath as detailed in the Schedules below.
SCHEDULE 1
| Road number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C212 Townsend | The Old Bakehouse | Ash Lane | 80m |
SCHEDULE 2
| Bridleway number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRA45 Randwick Bridleway 45 | Townsend | Randwick footpath 44 | 55m |
SCHEDULE 3
| Footpath number and name | Closed From | Closed To | Total distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRA44 Randwick Footpath 44 | Randwick Bridleway 45 | Maple Lodge | 140m |
The reason for the closures and restrictions is for infrastructure maintenance works in the carriageway and verge.
There will be no stopping or waiting and no loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The said road, bridleway and footpath are expected to be closed and restricted, during various times, on a rolling programme commencing 26th May 2026 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures and restrictions are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures and restrictions taking effect. This Order can permit the closure and restriction of the road in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 29th May 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 bridleway, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88724, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4071 HIGH STREET, SAUL
(FRTHERNE 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 B4071 High Street Road, Saul from outside of the property known as ‘The Old Vicarage’ to outside of the entrance to ‘Malthouse Farm’, for a distance of approximately 635 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works by the National Grid.
The said road is expected to be closed on from 26th May 2026 until 28th May 2026 only. However, if the said works are not completed by this date the Order may 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 20th May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88605, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401435 VICTORIA ROAD, BRIMSCOMBE
(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 401435 Victoria Road, Brimscombe from outside the property known as ‘Number 41 Albert Road’ to outside the property known as ‘Number 3 Victoria Road’ for a distance of approximately 157 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for pole works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 10th June 2026 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 May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88817, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401422 HIGH STREET, SOUTH WOODCHESTER
(WOODCHESTER 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 401422 High Street Road, South Woodchester from its junction with Bospin Lane to its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 225 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs on 11th June 2026 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 May 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/88819, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
CONFIRMATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC PATH CREATION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER
S26 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 / WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC FOOTPATH CONNECTING SLAD ROAD AND PUBLIC FOOTPATH ZST46, LIBBY’S DRIVE, STROUD PARISH - CREATION ORDER 2026
On 30 April 2026, the Gloucestershire County Council confirmed the above-named Order. The effect of the Order as confirmed is to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding to them the following length of public footpath:
A length of public footpath connecting Slad Road and Public Footpath ZST46 in the parish of Stroud in the County of Gloucestershire that commences at its junction with county highway number B4070 known as Slad Road at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) SO8577/0564 and extends in a generally easterly direction for approximately 155 metres, then in a generally south-easterly direction for approximately 245 metres to OSGR SO8604/0544 at its junction with Public Footpath ZST46.
Please note that any existing private vehicular access rights are unaffected.
A copy of the Order as confirmed and the Order Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG and Stroud District Council, Council Offices, Ebley Mill, Westward Road, Stroud, Glos., GL5 4UB. Copies of the Order and Order Map may be obtained free of charge by emailing modificationorders@gloucestershire.gov.uk (please quote reference 573/11/214(20)).
The Order comes into force on the 30 April 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity or that of any provisions contained in it, within the powers of the Highways Act 1980 (HA1980), as amended, and/or the powers of section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA1981) or on the ground that any requirement of either Act or of any regulation made under them has not been complied with in relation to the Order, they may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to HA1980 as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act and as applied by s53A(7) WCA1981, within 6 weeks from 20 May 2026 make an application to the High Court.
Dated 20 May 2026
Highway Records & DMMO
Team Leader
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