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Stroud District - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401272 COWSWELL LANE, BUSSAGE (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 401272 Cowswell Lane, Bussage from its junction with The Ridge to its junction with The Avenue for a distance of approximately 100 metres. The reason for the said closure is for gas mains replacement works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 27th July 2026 until 21st August 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: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89298, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407537 DEVERAUX ROAD (EBLEY 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 407537 Deveraux Road from outside of the property known as ‘Number 24’ to outside of the property known as ‘Number 20’ for a distance of approximately 20 metres. The reason for the said closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed from 27th July 2026 until 29th July 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: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89326, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS (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 lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
| Road Name/Number | From | To | Total Distance (Metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C270 – West End | Its junction with High Street | Its junction with Cuckoo Row | 240 m |
| 401446 – Well Hill | Its junction with High Street | Its junction with King Street | 156 m |
| C270 – High Street | Its junction with West End | Its junction with Bell Lane | 100 m |
| C270 – Tetbury Street | Its junction with High Street | Its junction with Friday Street | 185 m |
The said roads are expected to be closed, between 08:00hrs until 18:00hrs each day, on a rolling programme commencing 27th July 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 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 31st July 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 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/89334, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 401279 BURCOMBE ROAD (CHALFORD PARISH) 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 401279 Burcombe Road, from outside of the property known as ‘The Firs’ to its junction with Middle Hill for a distance of approximately 64 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of BT Openreach.
The said road is expected to be closed on the 27th July 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 road will be maintained. Emergency Access will not be maintained due to machinery apparatus in road.
DATED: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/89338, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4058 HORSLEY HILL (HORSLEY 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 B4058 Horsley Hill Road from its junction with Downend to its junction with Narrowcut Lane for a distance of approximately 545 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for gas mains replacement works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 7th August 2026 until 29th October 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 will be maintained. Emergency access will not be maintained due to the works involving trenches in the carriageway.
DATED: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89422, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401327 THRUPP 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 Thrupp Lane Road from outside of the property known as ‘No. 124’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.142 Thrupp lane’ for a distance of approximately 90 metres.
The reason for the closure is for electricity pole installation works.
The said road is expected to be closed between 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs on 7th August 2026. 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 road, and Emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89423, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C204 TOADSMOOR ROAD (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 C204 Toadsmoor Road from outside of the property known as ‘Montrow’ to its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 56 metres.
The reason for the closure is for gas mains replacement work.
The said road is expected to be closed from 10th August 2026 until 21st August 2026. 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 road, and Emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89493, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401281 MARLE HILL (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 401281 Marle Hill Road from its junction with the High Street to outside of the property known as ‘Milk Wood Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 440 metres.
The reason for the closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The said road is expected to be closed from 10th August 2026 until 11th August 2026. 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 road, and Emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 22nd July 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89517, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
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