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Gloucestershire - Multiple Road Closure Notices

GL1Published 13/08/26
Gloucestershire Echo • 

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 480056 SOMERSET PLACE (WESTGATE WARD) GLOUCESTER CITY

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 480056 Somerset Place from its junction with Southgate Street to outside the property known as ‘No.1 Somerset Place’ for a distance of approximately 15 metres. The reason for the closure is for telecommunication works.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs each day from 20th August 2026 until 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 and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026.

For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89525, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 481057 CONDUIT STREET (BARTON & TREDWORTH WARD) GLOUCESTER CITY

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 481057 Conduit Street from its junction with Tredworth Road to its junction with Hanman Road for a distance of approximately 52 metres.

The reason for the closure is for works to renew a telegraph pole.

The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 17:00hrs on 19th 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 and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026.

For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89528, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG

TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4072 STROUD ROAD (MORELAND WARD) GLOUCESTER CITY

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 B4072 Stroud Road from its junction with Bristol Road to its junction with Park End Road for a distance of approximately 600 metres.

The reason for the closure is for drainage surveying.

The road is expected to be closed from 18th August 2026 to 26th August 2026.

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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89472. Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE U40360 STOCKWELL LANE (WOODMANCOTE PARISH) TEWKESBURY BOROUGH

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 U40360, Stockwell Lane from outside of the property known as ‘Box Farm’ to outside of the property known as ‘Rosemount’, for a distance of approximately 115 metres.

The reason for the said closure is for new sewer connection works.

The road is expected to be closed from 17th August 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 any premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89529, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 484011 LEA CRESCENT (LONGLEVENS WARD) GLOUCESTER CITY

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 484011 Lea Crescent Road from outside of the property known as ‘No. 18 Lea Crescent’ to outside of the property known as ‘No. 26 Lea Crescent’ for a distance of approximately 20 metres.

The reason for the closure is for water pipe renewal works.

The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 18:00hrs on 19th 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. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained as the footway will be closed but a diversion will be put in place.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89535, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE U40286 GANNAWAY LANE, NEWTOWN (NORTHWAY PARISH) TEWKESBURY BOROUGH

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 U40286 Gannaway Lane, Newtown from its junction with Northway Lane to outside the property known as ‘Unit 3, Kenard Business Centre’, for a distance of approximately 90 metres.

The reason for the said closure is for broadband works.

The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 17:00hrs on 19th 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 any premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89537, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C57 ALBRIGHT LANE (BROMSBERROW 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 C57 Albright Lane, from its junction with A417 onto Albright Lane to outside the property known as ‘The Rectory’ for a distance of approximately 140 metres.

The reason for the said closure is for works on behalf of Openreach.

The said road is expected to be closed on 20th 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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89539, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 490492 POST OFFICE LANE (COLLEGE WARD) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH

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 490492 Post Office Lane from its junction with Crescent Terrace to its junction with Clarence Street for a distance of approximately 110 metres.

The reason for the said closure is for fibre network works.

The said road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 18:00hrs on 19th 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. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained as there is no footway available.

DATED: 13th August 2026.

For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89540, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 400481 HOLTS ROAD AND 407979 COURT LANE (NEWENT 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 parts of the 400481 Holts Road and the 407979 Court Lane Road as described in the Schedule below;

Schedule

Road Name and Number - Closure Extent (From) - Closure Extent (To) - Distance in Metres

400481 Holts Road Its junction with Watery Lane Its junction with Glebe Close 108 (m)

407979 Court Lane Its junction with High Street Its junction with the Car Park entrance 63 (m)

The reason for the closures is for excavation works to install Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Please note that any existing traffic restrictions which are adversely affected by this closure will be suspended for the duration of the works.

The said roads is expected to be closed from 17th August 2026 to 10th September 2026.

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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/89522, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE A46 NEW STREET (PAINSWICK 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 A46 New Street from its junction with Hollyhock Lane to its junction with Victoria Street for a distance of approximately 96 metres. The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.

The road is expected to be closed between 19:00hrs and 06:00hrs daily from 17th August 2026 to 18th 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 and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89547, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 490831 GRANLEY ROAD (BENHALL/THE REDDINGS AND FIDDLERS GREEN WARDS) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority has made an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of 490831 Granley Road from its junction with Granley Gardens to its junction with Swanswell Drive for a distance of approximately 45 metres. The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Network Plus.

The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 17:00hrs on 18th 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 and Emergency access to premises on or next to the road will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89551, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 481026 HOPEWELL STREET (BARTON & TREDWORTH WARD) GLOUCESTER CITY

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 481026 Hopewell Street from its junction with B4073 Barton Street to outside the property known as ‘6 Hopewell Street’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres. The reason for the closure is for telecommunication works.

The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 17th August 2026 until 17:00hrs on 19th 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 any premises on or next to the said road, and emergency access, will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89529, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS (VARIOUS TOWNS AND PARISHES) TEWKESBURY BOROUGH

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 roads as detailed in the Schedule below.

SCHEDULE

Road Name/Number - From - To - Parish - Total Distance (metres)

U50321 Hoo Lane, Deerhurst Junction with A38 Gloucester Road Outside property known as ‘Hoo Farm’ Deerhurst 240m

C86, 300086 Gloucester Road to Stoke Road, Tredington Junction with A38 Gloucester Road Junction with Tredington Park Tredington 450m

A38 Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury Junction with Hoo Lane Junction with Tewkesbury Bypass Tewkesbury 1.1km

The reason for the said closures and restrictions is for Traffic Signal Junction refurbishment works.

There will be no stopping or waiting and no loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.

The said roads are expected to be closed and restricted each night between 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs on a rolling programme commencing 31st August 2026 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the said closures and restrictions are in force.

Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the said closures and restrictions taking effect. This Order may permit the said closures and restrictions in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 18th September 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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89690, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE U40464 CEDAR ROAD (NORTHWAY PARISH) TEWKESBURY BOROUGH

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 U40464 Cedar Road from outside of the property known as ‘No.7 Cedar Road’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.3 Cedar Road’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres.

The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of BT Openreach

The road is expected to be closed on 31st 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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89731, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

(40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) (BATH ROAD, B4008) (PARISHES OF HARESFIELD AND STANDISH)
(STROUD DISTRICT) ORDER 2026 AND INSTALLATION OF SHARED USE FOOTWAY/CYCLEWAY ON BATH ROAD (B008)
(PARISH OF HARESFIELD) (STROUD DISTRICT) 2026

Notice is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council in exercise of its enabling powers under Sections 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and under Sections 65 & 66 of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended) proposes to:

1. introduce the 40mph speed limit detailed in Schedule 1 below;

2. introduce the shared use footway/cycleway listed in Schedule 2 below.

Schedule 1 - 40mph Speed Limit

Road Name & Number - Description

Bath Road (B4008) From its junction with Mount Farm Lane (41322) in a southerly direction to a point approximately 350m north of its junction with the Lane to Warren Farm (51136) to join up with the existing 50mph speed limit.

Schedule 2 – Shared Use Footway/Cycleway

Road Name & Number - Extent

Shared Use Footway/Cycleway adjacent to south-east side of Bath Road (B4008) From the northern give way line of its roundabout junction for a distance of approximately 5m in a north-easterly direction to join up to the existing shared use footway/cycleway.

Shared Use Footway/Cycleway adjacent to south-east side of Bath Road (B4008) From the northern give way line of its roundabout junction for a distance of approximately 40m in a south-westerly direction.

Shared Use Footway/Cycleway adjacent to north-west side of Bath Road (B4008) From a point approximately 13m south-west of the junction with the access to Javelin Park for a distance of approximately 230m in a south-westerly direction.

Shared Use Footway/Cycleway adjacent to north-east side of the access road to Tritax Park From its junction with Bath Road (B4008) for a distance of approximately 20m in a north-westerly direction

Shared Use Footway/Cycleway adjacent to south-west side of the access road to Tritax Park From its junction with Bath Road (B4008) for a distance of approximately 15m in a north-westerly direction

The lengths of roads fall within the Parishes of Haresfield & Standish within the Stroud District in the County of Gloucestershire.

A copy of the draft Order together with the relevant plans and statement of reasons may be viewed at The Map Room, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG and Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB during their normal opening hours or online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros.

Any objections or representations to the proposal together with the grounds on which they are made must be sent in writing to ADL Traffic & Highways Ltd, ADL House, Oaklands Business Park, Armstrong Way, Yate, BS37 5NA or emailed to info@adltraffic.co.uk no later than noon on 4th September 2026 2026. (Please quote reference 5227/127). Representations of support will also be received during this period.

Any comments that you make concerning this proposal cannot be treated as confidential. For further details about how we deal with your comments and your personal details, please go to http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros.

Dated 13th August 2026 For Assistant Director of Legal Services

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C61 ROAD FROM KETFORD TO POOL HILL (PAUNTLEY 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 C61 Road from Ketford to Pool Hill, from outside the property known as ‘Herridges Barn’ to outside the property known as ‘Chitford’ for a distance of approximately 600 metres. The reason for the said closure is for poling works by Openreach.

The said road is expected to be closed between 11:00hrs and 17:00hrs on 28th 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: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89642, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF ROAD AND FOOTWAY 490811 BYRON ROAD (ST MARKS WARD) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH

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 490811 Byron Road and footway from its junction with Milton Road to its junction of Tennyson Road for a distance of approximately 540 metres.

The reason for the closure and restriction is for resurfacing and kerbing works

The road is expected to be closed and restricted from 08:00hrs on 1st September 2026 until 16:30hrs on 23rd October 2026.

For further information, please contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.

There will be no stopping or waiting permitted throughout the duration of the works.

Alternative Route – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road and emergency access will be maintained.

DATED: 13th August 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/ 89739, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION C56 KEMPLEY ROAD (KEMPLEY 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 and restrict part of the C56 Kempley Road from outside of the property known as ‘Moor Farm’ to outside of the property known as ‘Little Hoopers’ for a distance of approximately 680 metres.

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