Public Notice Portal - Brought to you by Britain's Local News Media
Traffic & Roads

Try our AI Explainer

This notice is long. Get a simplified view of the most important information, including key dates and locations is seconds.

Gloucestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

GL10•Published 07/10/26
Stroud News & Journal • 

What is happening?

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C208 QUEENS 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 C208 Queens Road, from outside the property known as ‘Number 21’ to outside the property known as ‘Royan’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres. The reason for the closure is for Network Rail retaining wall inspection works.

The said road is expected to be closed from 21:00hrs on 11th October 2026 until 05:00hrs on 12th 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 - not applicable. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90041, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROAD (VARIOUS PARISHES) 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 lengths of various roads at the various times as described in the Schedule below;

Schedule

Road NameClosure Extent (From)Closure Extent (To)ParishClosure Length (metres)Type of Restriction
3/200 Old Neighbourhood ChalfordA419 London Road4/8258 Tanglewood WayChalford1.48kmUnrestricted Days
4/1275 Skaiteshill Chalford3/200 Old Neighbourhood4/1275 Whitegates Brownshill to London RoadChalford410mUnrestricted Days
4/1324 The Frith Chalford3/200 Old Neighbourhood4/1324 The FrithChalford182mUnrestricted Days
4/1324 The Frith Brownshill4/1324 The Frith4/5729 Frithwood ParkChalford87mUnrestricted Days
4/1279 Abnash Chalford Hill3/200 Old Neighbourhood4/1280 AbnashChalford268mUnrestricted Days
4/1324 Middle Hill Eastcombe3/200 Old Neighbourhood3/204 Nashend Farm to Vatch Lane BussageBisley-with-Lypiatt406mRestricted Days (09:30 to 15:30)
3/267 Dudbridge Hill StroudA46 Bath RoadA46 Dudbridge RoadRodborough467mNights (19:00 to 07:00)
4/7637 Dudbridge Hill Stroud3/267 Dudbridge HillEntire Length of RoadRodborough80mNights (19:00 to 07:00)
4/7597 Dudbridge Hill Stroud3/267 Dudbridge HillCross pointRodborough84mNights (19:00 to 07:00)
The reason for the closures and restrictions is for carriageway resurfacing works.

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

The roads are expected to be closed and restricted between 14th October 2026 until 31st December 2026. However, if the said works are not completed by these dates 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 Routes – as signed on site. Pedestrian access to any adjoining premises on or next to the roads and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90134. Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4070 SLAD 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 B4070 Slad Road from outside of the property known as ‘No.118 Slad Road’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.122 Slad Road’ for a distance of approximately 40 metres.

The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of Severn Trent Water.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 14:30hrs on 11th 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 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90167, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401434 WATER LANE (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 401434 Water Lane from its junction with Brimscombe Hill to its junction with Swells Hill for a distance of approximately 225 metres. The reason for the closure is for works on behalf of the National Grid.

The road is expected to be closed from 14th October 2026 until 16th 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90213, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401272 COWSWELL LANE (CHALFORD PARISH) STROUD DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 401272 Cowswell Lane from its junction with the Road from The Ridge to Cowswell Lane to its junction with The Avenue for a distance of approximately 200 metres. The reason for the closure is for safety during installation of overhead fibre cables.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30 and 15:30 on 23rd 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90009, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 405874 JUBILEE ROAD (NAILSWORTH TOWN) STROUD DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the 405874 Jubilee Road from its junction with Northfields Road to its junction with Moffatt Road for a distance of approximately 258 metres. The reason for the closure is for cable installations.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30 and 15:30 on 26th October 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90010, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS (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 lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.

SCHEDULE

Road number and nameClosed FromClosed ToTotal distance (metres)
401324 Randalls Green, Chalford HillIts junction with Brantwood RoadIts junction with Haywards Road220m
401286 Dr Middletons Road, Chalford HillIts junction with Randalls GreenOutside of the property known as Richmond House130m
401281 Marle Hill, ChalfordIts junction with Randalls GreenOutside of the property known as No.1 to No.2 France Church Cottages30m
The reason for the closures is for works on behalf of the National Grid.

The said roads are expected to be closed, during various times, on a rolling programme commencing 26th October 2026 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures taking effect. This Order can permit the closure of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 28th October 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 Routes: as signed on site. Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90027 - Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401275 BEECH LANE (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 401275 Beech Lane from its junction with The Firs to Whitegates to outside the property known as ‘Ceder Lodge’ for a distance of approximately 125 metres. The reason for the closure is for cabling works.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 26th 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90179, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF C265 CUCKOO ROW (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 and restrict part of the C265 Cuckoo Row from its junction with Windmill Road to its junction with Common Road for a distance of approximately 225 metres. The reason for the closure and restriction is for gas mains replacement works. There will be no stopping, loading or waiting permitted throughout the duration of the works.

The road is expected to be closed and restricted from 26th October 2026 until 6th November 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90198, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 402538 QUIETWAYS (STONEHOUSE 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 402538 Quietways from outside the property known as ‘No. 15’ to outside the property known as ‘No. 18’ for a distance of approximately 30 metres. The reason for the closure is for telecommunication installation works.

The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 28th 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90209, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RESTRICTED BYWAY MR02, CLASS 5 HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC FOOTPATH ZST58 (RODBOROUGH PARISH) STROUD DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council intend to make an Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) the Restricted Byway MR02 and Public Footpath ZST58 as described in the schedule below:

Schedule

Restricted Byway MR02 & Class 5 Highway ‘Lane to Railway Track Butterrow Stroud’ from its junction at Butterrow Lane extending in a generally easterly direction for approximately 170 metres to its junction at Public Footpath ZST 58

Public Footpath ZST 58 from its junction with MR0 2 extending in a generally easterly direction for approximately 60 metres to its junction with Public Footpath ZST 97.

The closures are necessary to protect the public during essential drainage works.

The Order will come into force on the 26th October 2026 and it is anticipated that the Restricted Byway, Class Highway 5 and Public Footpath, will close on that day until 6th November 2026. However if the works are not completed by this date the Order can remain in force for up to six months from the date of the Order. After this, if the closure is still required it will be necessary to apply to the Secretary of State for an extension of time.

Alternative Route: As indicated on order map. Emergency Service access and pedestrian access to adjoining premises will be maintained. Date: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90435, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.

Please contact: 08000 514 514.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE C209 OLDENDS LANE (STONEHOUSE TOWN) STROUD DISTRICT

Gloucestershire County Council, as traffic authority intend to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to temporarily close part of the C209 Oldends Lane from its junction with Melbourne Drive to its junction with Reylands Road for a distance of approximately 116 metres.

The reason for the closure is for railway retaining wall inspection works.

The road is expected to be closed from 21:00hrs on 18th October 2026 until 05:00hrs on 19th October 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: 7th October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90445, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.

Need to publish a public notice?

If you need to publish a public notice, please contact Stroud News & Journal directly at:

ms.pn@localiq.co.uk

01453 755446

About Us

The Public Notice Portal is owned and operated by the News Media Association, the voice of UK national, regional, and local newspapers in all their print and digital forms. NMA members include nearly 900 local and regional news titles which reach 42 million people across the length and breadth of the country each month.

Public Notice PortalNews Media Association