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Stroud District - Multiple Temporary Road Closures for Utility and Infrastructure Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4058 HORSLEY HILL
(HORSLEY 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 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: 5th August 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, has made 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: 5th August 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, has made 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: 5th August 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, has made 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: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
LW/89517, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407504 MIDDLE STREET (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 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 closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The road is expected to be closed from 24th August 2026 to 26th 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: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
GT/89614, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C269 BRIMSCOMBE HILL
(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 269 Brimscombe Hill Road as described in the Schedule below;
Schedule
| Road number and name | Closed (From) | Closed (To) | Total Distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C269 Brimscombe Hill, Walls Quarry, Brimscombe | Orchard Lane | Hillcrest | 55m |
| C269 Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe | Orchard Lane | Cleeve House | 175m |
The reason for the closure is for overhead cabling works.
The road is expected to be closed on 24th 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 road, and emergency access, will be maintained.
DATED: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
GT/89615, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 407596 QUEENS DRIVE
(CAINSCROSS 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 407596 Queens Drive Road from its junction with Hillcrest Road to its junction with Mosley Road for a distance of approximately 70 metres.
The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The road is expected to be closed from 26th August 2026 to 28th 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: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
GT/89621, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405990 ACRE STREET (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 part of the 405990 Acre Street Road, from its junction with Wesley Court to outside of the property known as ‘Acre House’ for a distance of approximately x15 metres.
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The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.
The road is expected to be closed from 27th August 2026 to 28th 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: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
GT/89622, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE C270 BUTT STREET
(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 C270 Butt Street from outside the property known as ‘No. 5’ to outside the property known as ‘No. 18’ for a distance of approximately 100 metres.
The reason for the closure is for telecommunication infrastructure works.
The said road is expected to be closed from 24th August 2026 until 28th 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: 5th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services.
LW/89626, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
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