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Gloucestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

GL5•Published 24/09/26
Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard • 

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(30, 40 & 50 MPH SPEED LIMITS) (A419) (VARIOUS PARISHES)

(STROUD DISTRICT & COTSWOLD DISTRICT) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council in exercise of its enabling powers under Sections 82 & 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 has made the above-named order the effect of which will be:

1. To introduce the speed limits detailed in the schedules below; and

2. To rectify anomalies between the existing 30mph speed limit Traffic Order and the on-site situation on Stroud Road in Cirencester, by revoking the existing Traffic Order and introducing a 30mph speed limit by virtue of street lighting (where there is street lighting) and by Traffic Order as detailed in Schedule 1 below (where there is no streetlighting) along Stroud Road, Cirencester.

3. To re-introduce the existing 40mph speed limit on London Road from Stroud to Chalford to consolidate the speed limits on the A419 into one Traffic Order and to rectify the anomalies between what is signed on-street and the Traffic Order. There will be no changes to the existing signed 40mph speed limit on-street on London Road between Stroud & Chalford.

Schedule 1 - 30mph Speed Limit to be Introduced by Traffic Order

Road Name & Number Description
Stroud Road (A419) From a point approximately 656m west of its junction with Tetbury Road (A429) to a point approximately 746m west of its junction with Tetbury Road (A429)

Schedule 2 - 40mph Speed Limit to be Introduced by Traffic Order

Road Name & Number Description
A419 (known in part as London Road and in part as Cowcombe Hill) From a point approximately 10m south-east of its junction with Gunhouse Lane (75143) to a point approximately 45m north-west of its junction with Cirencester Road (C268)
Stroud Road (A419) From a point approximately 746m west of its junction with Tetbury Road (A429) to a point approximately 1130m west of its junction with Tetbury Road (A429)

Schedule 3 - 50mph Speed Limit to be Introduced by Traffic Order

Road Name & Number Description
A419 (known in part as Cowcombe Hill and in part as Stroud Road) From a point approximately 45m north-west of its junction with Cirencester Road (C268) to a point approximately 1130m west of its junction with Tetbury Road (A429)

The lengths of roads fall within the parishes of Brimscombe & Thrupp, Chalford & Minchinhampton in the Stroud District and the parishes of Sapperton, Coates & the Town of Cirencester within the Cotswold District in the County of Gloucestershire.

The Order shall come into effect on 30th September 2026.

A copy of the Sealed Order and Orders to be revoked together with a copy of the Statement of Reasons may be viewed at The Map Room, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG and Minchinhampton Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP during their normal opening hours or online at http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros. (Please quote reference 5227/90).

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

Dated: 24th September 2026

For Assistant Director of Legal Services

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401306 ROAD FROM CROWN INN TO LOWER MANOR

FRAMPTON MANSELL (SAPPERTON PARISH) COTSWOLD 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 401306 Road from Crown Inn to Lower Manor Frampton Mansell from its junction with Bakers Mill to outside the property known as ‘Lower Manor’ for a distance of approximately 127 metres. The reason for the closure is for inspection works by Network Rail.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 28th September 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: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89897, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401006 EWEN ROAD

(SOMERFORD KEYNES PARISH) COTSWOLD 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 401006 Ewen Road from outside the property known as ‘Coronation Cottage’ to its junction with the road from Spratsgate Lane to The Street for a distance of approximately 737 metres.

The reason for the closure is for carriageway patching works.

The road is expected to be closed from 30th September 2026 until 2nd 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. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained due to safety reasons.

DATED: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89913, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C325 DYER STREET (CIRENCESTER TOWN) COTSWOLD 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 C325 Dyer Street Road from outside of the property known as ‘No 32 Market Place’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.1 Dyer Street’ for a distance of approximately 27 metres.

The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Wales & West Utilities.

The road is expected to be closed from 28th September 2026 until 2nd 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 road and emergency access will be maintained.

DATED: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90083, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS

(VARIOUS PARISHES) COTSWOLD DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority, has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily restrict part of the lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.

SCHEDULE

Road number and name From To Total distance Parish/Ward Type of Restriction
A433 – Bath Road Bowldown Road Wood Lane Cottage 2,763 Westonbirt with Lasborough/ Grumbolds Ash & Avening No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
C262 Bowldown Road Bath Road Down Farm 809 metres Westonbirt with Lasborough/ Grumbolds Ash & Avening No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
401536 – Road from Charlton Down House to Bowldown Road Bowldown Road Field Barn Farm 418 metres Tetbury Upton/ Tetbury with Upton No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
C282 – 3/282 Westonbirt to Vacelleries Farm County Boundary Bath Road Footpath 21 – NWL21 370 metres Westonbirt with Lasborough/ Grumbolds Ash & Avening No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
401537 – Village Hall Road to Keepers Cottage Westonbirt Bath Road 3/282 Westonbirt to Vacelleries Farm County Boundary 187 metres Westonbirt with Lasborough/ Grumbolds Ash & Avening No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
401537 – Road from Southwest of 1 The Street to Southeast of Rose Cottage Village Hall Road to Keepers Cottage Westonbirt Rose Cottage 316 metres Westonbirt with Lasborough/ Grumbolds Ash & Avening No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
10162656 - Tetbury Road North West to Junction A433 A433 Vancellette’s Farm 795 metres Wiltshire Council No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day
840649 - Whesley A433 Tetbury Road North West to Junction A433 139 metres Wiltshire Council No Waiting & No Loading – During the Day

The reason for the restrictions is for public safety during the holding of an event at Westonbirt Arboretum, namely Westonbirt Autumn Colours 2026.

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

The Order comes into force on 25th September 2026 and will remain in force until 15th November 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 17:30.

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 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90037, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C171 COUNTY BOUNDARY TO HIGH STREET

(KEMPSFORD PARISH) COTSWOLD 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 C171 County Boundary to High Street from its junction with Ham Lane to its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 147 metres.

The reason for the closure is for Carriageway Patching works.

The road is expected to be closed on 1st 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 road and Emergency access will be maintained.

DATED: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90122, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401497 CHAVENAGE LANE

(TETBURY PARISH) COTSWOLD 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 401497 Chavenage Lane, from its junction with Romney Road to its junction with Charlton Lane for a distance of approximately 690 metres. The reason for the closure is for pole testing works by Openreach.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 13th 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 road and emergency access will be maintained.

DATED: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89994, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 501450 WEST END (AVENING PARISH) COTSWOLD 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 501450 West End from outside of the property known as ‘Vale Farm’ to its junction with Avening Footpath 7 for a distance of approximately 382 metres. The reason for the closure is for pole testing works by Openreach.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 9th 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 road and emergency access will be maintained.

DATED: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/89995, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 401306 ROAD FROM CROWN INN TO LOWER MANOR

FRAMPTON MANSELL (SAPPERTON PARISH) COTSWOLD DISTRICT

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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 401306 Road from the Crown Inn to Lower Manor Frampton Mansell from a point at ‘Bakers Mill Lock’ to a point adjacent to ‘The Railway Bridge’ for a distance of approximately 235 metres.

The reason for the closure is for drainage works.

The said road is expected to be closed from 12th October 2026 until 30th October 2026.

Alternative Route: as signed on site. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will not be maintained as excavations are in middle of a narrow lane.

DATED 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90053, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS

(VARIOUS TOWNS AND PARISHES) COTSWOLD 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, at the said times, part of the lengths of roads as detailed in the Schedule below.

SCHEDULE

Road Name Closure Extent (From) Closure Extent (To) Parish/Town Closure Length (metres) Type and Times of Restriction (hrs)
400576 Charlies Way Longborough 3/130 Moreton Road 4/576 Chapel Lane Longborough 237m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
400576 Chapel Lane Longborough 4/576 Charlies Way 4/576 Church Street Longborough 102m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
400576 Church Street Longborough 4/576 Chapel Lane 3/130 School Square Longborough 119m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
400850 the Folly Longborough 4/576 Chapel Lane Entire Length of Road Longborough 78m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C181 Wilkinson Road Cirencester 3/181 Love Lane 3/181 Sprargate Lane Cirencester 466m Nights (19:00 to 07:00)
C181 Somerford Road Cirencester 3/181 Sprargate Lane 4/7129 Berkeley Road Cirencester 58m Nights (19:00 to 07:00)
C181 Sprargate Lane Cirencester 3/181 Wilkinson Road 7/3768 The Steadings Way Cirencester 65m Nights (19:00 to 07:00)
B4425 Arlington Pike to The Dower House Barnsley 4/954 Welsh Way 3/152 Arlington Pike to Welsh Way Ready Token Bibury 2.65km Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike Arlington 3/152 Arlington Pike to Welsh Way Ready Token 3/146 Ablington Road Bibury 1.10km Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C152 Arlington Pike to Welsh Way Ready Token Bibury B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike 3/165 Welsh Way to Lower field Farm Apmney Crucis Bibury 1.99km Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C152 Arlington Pike Arlington B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike 3/152 Road From Ablington Pike to Rosebank Ablington Bibury 555m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C152 Road From Arlington Pike to Rosebank Ablington Bibury 3/152 Arlington Pike 3/152 Hay Lane to Potlickers Lane Bibury 651m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C153 Hay Lane Bibury B4425 Arlington Pike to The Dower House Entrance to Meadowlands Farm, Arlington, Bibury, GL7 5LZ Bibury 518m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike Arlington B4425 Road From Bibury Vicarage to Kilkenny Cottages 3/152 Arlington Pike to Welsh Way Ready Token Bibury 1.34km Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
B4425 The Street Bibury B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike Bibury 307m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
C146 Ablington Road Bibury B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike 3/152 Road From Ablington Road to Potlicker Lane Bibury 1.19km Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
400931 Road to Arlington Green Bibury B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike B4425 The Vicarage Bibury to Arlington Pike Bibury 80m Restricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)

The reason for the said closures and restrictions is for carriageway resurfacing 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 at various times, on a rolling programme commencing from 14th October 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 31st December 2026. However, if the works are not completed by this date, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months.

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: 24th September 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90038, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

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