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Gloucestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 401272 COWSWELL LANE (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 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: 21st 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 has made 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: 21st 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, 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 number and name |
Closed From |
Closed To |
Total distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
401324 Randalls Green, Chalford Hill |
Its junction with Brantwood Road |
Its junction with Haywards Road |
220m |
|
401286 Dr Middletons Road, Chalford Hill |
Its junction with Randalls Green |
Outside of the property known as Richmond House |
130m |
|
401281 Marle Hill, Chalford |
Its junction with Randalls Green |
Outside of the property known as No.1 to No.2 France Church Cottages |
30m |
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: 21st 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, has made 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: 21st 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, has made 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: 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90198, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 402538 QUITEWAYS (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 402538 Quiteways 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: 21st 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 has made an Order to close temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 (as amended) the Restricted Byway MR02, Class Highway 5 and Public Footpath ZST58 as described in the schedule below;
Schedule
Restricted Byway MR0 2 & 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. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. Date: 21st October 2026. GT/90435, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
Please contact: 08000 514 514
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART FOOTPATH CWE66 (WOTTON UNDER EDGE TOWN) STROUD DISTRICT
Gloucestershire County Council has by this notice closed temporarily under Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) part of public footpath CWE 66 from its junction with Public Footpath CWE 76 north east of Wortley Farmhouse then extending in a generally north easterly direction for a distance of approximately 260 metres to its junction with Public Footpath CWE 76 North East of Wortley Farmhouse.
The closure is necessary to protect the public from dangerous/unstable trees.
The Footpath falls in Wotton Under Edge Town in the Stroud District and in the County of Gloucestershire;
The Public Footpath was originally closed for 21 days, by Emergency Notice from 4th September 2026, and extended by another such Notice for a further 21 day period from 25th September 2026. The works are still ongoing, and it is therefore now necessary to make an Order.
The said Order shall come into operation on 16th October 2026 and authorises the closure of the Public Footpath for up to six months from the date of the original Notice which was 4 September 2025. If the problem continues after this time, then it will be necessary to make an application to the Secretary of State for an extension.
Alternative Routes – As indicated on the Order Map. Emergency and Pedestrian access to adjoining premises is to be maintained. DATE: 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director Legal Services. LW/90139, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG Public Rights of Way 08000 514514
TEMPORARY CLOSURE A4171 PAGANHILL LANE (STROUD 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 A4171 Paganhill Lane from outside of the property known as ‘Bridge House’ to outside of the property known as ‘Bridge Cottage’ for a distance of approximately 55 metres. The reason for the closure is for Network Rail bridge inspection;
The road is expected to be closed from 21:00hrs on 10th November 2026 until 05:00hrs on 11th November 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: 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90288, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY ROAD AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE 401191 WOODCOCK 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 401191 Woodcock Lane from outside of the property known as ‘No.46 Woodcock Lane’ to outside of the property known as ‘No.36 Woodcock Lane’ for a distance of approximately 60 metres.
The reason for the closure is to for works to replace pedestrian guard rails.
The road is expected to be closed between the hours of 09:30 and 14:30 on 9th November 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: 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90510, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION 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 and restrict part of the lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
|
Road number and name |
Closed From |
Closed To |
Total distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
401279 Abnash, Chalford, Stroud |
Its junction with Midway |
Outside of the property known as Enderley |
110m |
|
401280 Dark Lane, Chalford |
Its junction with London Road |
Outside of the property known as Skiveralls House |
330m |
|
401280 Skiveralls, Chalford |
Outside of the property known as Skiveralls House |
Its junction with Dark Lane |
100m |
|
401282 Commercial Road, Chalford |
Its junction with Dark Lane |
Outside of the property known as Number 5 Commercial Road |
70m |
|
401281 Marle Hill, Chalford |
Outside of the property known as Arras Villa |
Its junction with Chalford Grove |
500m |
|
401376 Marle Hill, Chalford |
Outside of the property known as Fernleigh |
Its junction with Chalford Footpath 56 |
110m |
|
MCH56 Chalford Footpath 55 |
Its junction with Marle Hill |
Outside of the property known as Orchard House |
43m |
The reason for the closures and restrictions is for gas main replacement works.
There will be no waiting, stopping, or loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The said roads are expected to be closed and restricted, during various times, on a rolling programme commencing 1st November 2026 where the presence of approved signage will indicate whether the closures and restrictions are in force. Further advance warnings of dates/times will be displayed on site prior to the closures and restrictions taking effect. This Order can permit the closure and restriction of the roads in any order, or simultaneously as required.
It is anticipated all works will be completed by 28th February 2027.
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 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90508, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4071 HIGH STREET, SAUL (FRETHERNE WITH SAUL PARISH) STROUD DISTRICT PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO NEW DATES THIS NOTICE REPLACES THE ONE ISSUED ON 24th APRIL 2026
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 B4071 High Street Road, Saul from outside of the property known as ‘The Old Vicarage’ to outside of the entrance to ‘Malthouse Farm’, for a distance of approximately 635 metres.
The reason for the said closure is for works by the National Grid.
The said road is expected to be closed from 22nd October 2026 until 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 said road, and emergency access, will be maintained. DATED: 21st October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/88605, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG
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