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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 490187 CROFT ROAD
(CHARLTON KINGS PARISH) (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 490187 Croft Road from its junction with Croft Avenue to its junction with Croft Drive for a distance of approximately 53 metres. The reason for the closure is for works by Severn Trent Water.
The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 27th October 2026 until 17:00hrs on 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 road and emergency access will be maintained.
DATED: 22nd October 2026.
For Assistant Director of Legal Services. LW/90016, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS
(QUEDGELEY TOWN AND HARDWICKE PARISH) 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 lengths of road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Road number and name - Closed From - Closed To - Total distance (metres) - Parish/ Town
A38 Southern Connector, Hardwicke Four Mile Elm Southern Connector, Gloucester 680m Hardwicke
A38 Southern Connector, Gloucester A38 Southern Connector, Hardwicke Kingsway 1050m Quedgeley 482652 Waterwells Drive, Gloucester
A38 Southern Connector, Gloucester Davy Way 150m Quedgeley
The reason for the closures is for signing and lining works. The said roads are expected to be closed, during various times, on a rolling programme commencing 22:00hrs on 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 may permit the closures in any order, or simultaneously as required. It is anticipated all works will be completed by 06:00hrs on 31st 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. Emergency access will be maintained.
Pedestrian access will not be maintained as there is no footpath.
DATED: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director
of Legal Services. LW/90022, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF 490454 ST PAULS LANE (CHELTENHAM TOWN) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH
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 490454 St Pauls Lane from its junction with Swindon Road to outside the property known as ‘No 1 St Pauls Lane for a total distance of approximately 125 metres.
The reason for this closure and restriction is for water works.
There will be no waiting, stopping, or loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The said road is expected to be closed and restricted from 27th October 2026 until 30th 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 and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
DATED: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90170, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C196 BIRDLIP HILL (WITCOMBE 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 C196 Birdlip Hill from its junction with Cirencester Road to its junction with the B4070 for a distance of approximately 2.8 kilometres.
The reason for the closure is for overhead cabling works.
The road is expected to be closed between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00 (each night) from 26th October 2026 until 4th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90174, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION B4077 EAST OF RAILWAY LINE TODDINGTON TO STUMPS CROSS (STANWAY 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 and restrict part of the B4077 East of Railway Line Toddington to Stumps Cross from its junction with Winchcombe Road to outside of the property known as ‘The Old Bakehouse’ for a total distance of approximately 135 metres.
The reason for the closure and restriction is for water mains renewal works.
There will be no waiting, stopping, or loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The road is expected to be closed and restricted from 08:00hrs on 27th October 2026 until 17:00hrs 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90176, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION 490038 GREENWAY LANE (CHARLTON KINGS PARISH) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH
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 490038 Greenway Lane from its junction with Ashley Close to its junction with Harp Hill for a total distance of approximately 1050 metres.
The reason for the closure and restriction is for works to replace a stop signpost.
There will be no waiting, stopping, or loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The road is expected to be closed and restricted between the hours of 10:00hrs and 14:00hrs 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90184, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE B4073 BARTON STREET AND 481010 CHARLES 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 B4073 Barton Street and 481010 Charles Street as described in the schedule below;
Schedule
Road name and Number -mClosure Extent (from) - Closure Extent (to) - Total Distance (metres)
B4073 Barton Street Its junction with A430 Bruton Way Its junction with All Saints Road 100 m
481010 Charles Street Its junction with Barton Street Its junction with Widden Street 122 m
The reason for the closure is for concrete works.
The road is expected to be closed between the hours of 07:00hrs and 11:00hrs on 25th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90193, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 481092 STANLEY COTTAGES (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 481092 Stanley Cottages from its junction with Barton Street to the end of the cul-de-sac known as ‘Stanley Cottages’ for a distance of approximately 32 metres. The reason for the closure is to allow access to manhole at junction with Barton Street.
The road is expected to be closed between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs on 24th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90194, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION B4073 GLOUCESTER 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 and restrict part of the B4073 Gloucester Street from its junction with New Street to its junction with Churchill Way for a total distance of approximately 180 metres.
The reason for the closure and restriction is for gas mains replacement works
There will be no waiting, stopping, or loading permitted throughout the duration of the said works.
The road is expected to be closed and restricted from 24th October 2026 until 1st 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90196, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C83 STOKE ROAD (STOKE ORCHARD 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 C83 Stoke Road from its junction with Mill Lane to its junction with Banady Lane for a distance of approximately 495 metres.
The reason for the closure is for works in conjunction with the M5 Junction 10 project.
The road is expected to be closed from 26th October 2026 until 6th November 2027. 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90197, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF C148 ROAD FROM COMPTON RISE TO HIGH STREET (WITHINGTON 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 C148 Road from Compton Rise to High Street from its junction with Woodbridge Lane to its junction with the road from Chedworth Road to High Street for a distance of approximately 376 metres.
The reason for the closures is for bridge maintenance works.
The said road is expected to be closed between the hours of 08:00hrs and 16:00hrs from 26th October 2026 until 4th December 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 will be maintained. Emergency Access will not be maintained for safety reasons.
DATED 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90215, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF C194 CHURCH ROAD AND 490607 HALL ROAD (LECKHAMPTON WITH WARDEN HILL PARISH) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH
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 C194 Church Road and 490607 Hall Road as described in the schedule below;
Schedule
Road name and Number - Closure Extent (from) - Closure Extent (to) - Total Distance (metres)
C194 Church Road Its junction with Leckhampton Road Its junction with The Close 330 m
490607 Hall Road Its junction with Church Road Its junction with Arden Road 320m
The reason for the closure and restriction is for works to install a zebra crossing.
There will be no waiting, stopping, loading or unloading permitted throughout the duration of the said works
The road is expected to be closed and restricted daily between the hours of 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs from 26th October 2026 until 30th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90259, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE C98 GLENFALL WAY (CHARLTON KINGS PARISH) 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 C98 Glenfall Way from its junction with Hartlebury Way to its junction with Reaburn Close for a distance of approximately 150 metres. The reason for the closure is for tree maintenance.
The road is expected to be closed between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 on 19th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90398, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND RESTRICTION OF VARIOUS ROADS (LECKHAMPTON WITH WARDEN HILL PARISH) CHELTENHAM BOROUGH
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 road as detailed in the Schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Road number and name From To Total distance (metres) 490562 - Norwood Road
Its Junction with Grafton Road Its junction with Norwood Roundabout 72m
A40 - Bath Road Outside the property known as No.238 Bath Road Its junction with Norwood Roundabout 55m
C377 - Leckhampton Road Its junction with Norwood Roundabout Its Junction with Langdon Road 28m
A46 - Shurdington Road Outside the property known as No.15 Shurdington Road Its junction with Norwood Roundabout 27m
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 said roads are expected to be closed and restricted, during various times, on a rolling programme commencing 26th October 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 1st November 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 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90337, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE 490823 SHELLEY ROAD (ST MARKS 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 490823 Shelley Road from its junction with Shelley Avenue to its junction with Kipling Road for a distance of approximately 90 metres.
The reason for the closure is for pipe works on behalf of Severn Trent Water
The road is expected to be closed from 08:00hrs on 27th October 2026 until 18:00hrs on 30th 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: 22nd October 2026. For Assistant Director of Legal Services. GT/90438, Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG.
PUBLIC NOTICE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(30 & 40 MPH SPEED LIMITS) (VARIOUS ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF THE A48 NIBLEY CROSSROADS) (PARISHES OF AWRE AND WEST DEAN)
(FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Gloucestershire County Council in exercise of its enabling powers under Section 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 proposes to introduce a 30mph speed limit, which is detailed in Schedule 1 below, and introduce a 40mph speed limit detailed in Schedule 2 below.
Schedule 1 - 30mph Speed Limit to be Introduced
Road Name & Number Description
A48 (known in part as High Street and in part as A48 from High Street to Junction with Lensbrook) From a point approximately 65m south of its junction with Old Station Close (403271) for a distance of approximately 475m in a south-westerly direction.
C16 Road from junction with A48 to junction with Pine Tree Way (commonly known as Main Road) From a point approximately 75m west of its junction with the A48 from High Street to Junction with Lensbrook for a distance of approximately 500m in a westerly direction. 40186 Pollards Lane From its junction with C16 Road from junction with A48 to junction with Pine Tree Way (commonly known as Main Road) for a distance of approximately 250m in a northerly direction.
Schedule 2 - 40mph Speed Limit to be Introduced
Road Name & Number Description
A48 (known in part as A48 from High Street to Junction with Lensbrook and in part as A48 from Junction with Lensbrook to Lydney Bypass) From a point approximately 540m south of its junction with Old Station Close (403271) for a distance of approximately 710m in a southerly direction.
C16 Etloe Road From its junction with the A48 from High Street to Junction with Lensbrook for a distance of approximately 250m in an easterly direction. C16 Road from junction with A48 to junction with Pine Tree Way (commonly known as Main Road) From its junction with the A48 from High Street to Junction with Lensbrook for a distance of approximately 75m in an westerly direction.
The lengths of roads fall within the Parishes of Awre and West Dean within the Forest of Dean District in the County of Gloucestershire. A copy of the draft Order together with the relevant plan and statement of reasons may viewed at The Map Room, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG and Lydney Library, Hill Street, Lydney, GL15 5HW 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 the 13th November 2026. (Please quote reference 5227-132). 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 22nd October 2026 For Assistant Director of Legal Services
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