South Gloucestershire - Multiple Road Traffic Notices

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

(Fernhill, Almondsbury) 
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Fernhill which extends from A38 north westwards for 20m. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with Active Travel CRSTS works. 

The order became operative from 16 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 5 weeks duration. 

Alternative route: Fernhill (part unaffected), Tockington Lane, Church Road, Sundays Hill, Over Lane, A38 and vice versa. 

(Baden Hill Road, Tytherington) (No.2)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026 

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Baden Hill Road which extends from Duck Street north eastwards for 587m. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon overhead cabling/splicing works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order became operative from 16 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 4 days duration. 

Alternative route: Baden Hill Road (parts unaffected), Comb Lane, Rectory Lane, Stidcot Lane, Duck Street and vice versa. 

(Moorend Road, Hambrook) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Moorend Road which extends from Worrells Lane to Old Bromley Heath Road. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon overhead cabling works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order became operative from 17 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 3 days duration, between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Alternative route: Bury Hill, Down Road, Dragon Road, Mill Road, Worrells Lane and vice versa.

(Scott Way, Yate) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Scott Way which extends from Rodford Way northwards for 282m. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with speed table installation works. 

The order became operative from 16 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 2 nights duration, between 8pm and 6am. 

Alternative route: Scott Way (parts unaffected), A432, Westerleigh Road, Rodford Way and vice versa. 

(Rookery Lane, Doynton) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to vehicles, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Rookery Lane which extends from Ham Lane northwards for 460m. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon telecom cabling works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order became operative from 18 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 3 days duration, between 8am and 6pm. 

Alternative route: High Street, Church Road, Doynton Lane, Dyrham Road, Pucklechurch Road and vice versa.

(Highwood Road, Patchway) (No.2)
(Temporary Suspension of Bus Lane) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has suspended, temporarily, the lengths of bus lane specified in the Schedule to this notice. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon grounds maintenance works. 

The order became operative from 18 November 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The measures however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of a 1 day duration, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. 

SCHEDULE 1. Highwood Road – that length of the north eastbound carriageway bus lane which extends from Durban Road north eastwards for 315m; 2. 

Highwood Road – that length of the south westbound carriageway bus lane which extends from Callicroft Road north eastwards for 80m.

(Footpaths LSG7/50, LWR17/10, LWB15/10 and LWB15/20, Hambrook) 
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Foot Passengers) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an order the effect of which has closed, temporarily, to foot passengers the lengths of footpath specified in the Schedule to this notice. 

This order was required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon construction works. 

The order became operative from 19 November 2026 for a maximum period of six months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 6 months duration and then, subject to the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport, for a further period. 

SCHEDULE: Entire length of footpath for all closures 1. LSG7/50 2. LWR17/10 3. LWB15/10 4. LWB15/20 

Alternative routes: All vice versa 1. and 2. LSG6/10, Winterbourne Road and Old Gloucester Road 3. provided footpath adjacent to the current footpath 

4. provided footpath extending in a south easterly direction for a distance of 160 metres and then in a generally westerly direction for a distance of 270 metres

(Whittucks Road, Hanham) (No.2) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Whittucks Road which extends from High Street to Whittucks Close. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with sewer lining works. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 4 days duration. 

Alternative route: High Street, Creswicke Avenue, Central Avenue and vice versa. 

(Cloisters Road, Winterbourne) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Cloisters Road which extends from a point 90m south east of Factory Road south eastwards for 85m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon reinstatement remedial works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 2 days duration. 

Alternative route: Nicholls Lane, Park Avenue, North Road and vice versa.

(Kington Lane, Thornbury) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Kington Lane which extends from Mumbleys Lane north westwards for 220m and eastwards for 900m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon cabling works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 5 days duration. 

Alternative route: Church Road, Chapel Road, Pickedmoor Lane, Oldbury Lane, Butt Lane, Gloucester Road, The Plain, Castle Street. 

(Boxhedge Farm Lane, Coalpit Heath)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026 

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Boxhedge Farm Lane which extends from a point 390m north of Westerleigh Road northwards for 170m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon pole installation works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 3 days duration, between 8am and 6pm.

No alternative route available: Access to be maintained.

(Box Walk and The Lane, Tortworth)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026 

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians the lengths of road specified in the Schedule to this notice. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon duct installation works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closures however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 2 weeks duration, between 8am and 6pm. 

SCHEDULE Box Walk – that length which extends from Charfield Road to The Lane. 

The Lane – that length which extends from Box Walk to Damery Hill.

Alternative route: Box Walk, B4509 Charfield Road, A38 Gloucester Road, Mule Street, Damery Lane, Damery Hill and vice versa.

(Westend Road, Wickwar) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026 

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Westend Road which extends from a point 225m north east of Cowship Lane north eastwards for 400m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon pole replacement works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 3 days duration, between 8am and 6pm. 

Alternative route: Frith Lane, Sodbury Road, High Street, The Downs and vice versa.

(Long Down Avenue, Stoke Gifford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Long Down Avenue which extends from the roundabout with the access to Hewlett Packard to the roundabout with the access to MOD car park. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with carriageway surfacing works. 

The order will be operative from 7 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of 2 weeks duration, between 8pm and 6am. 

Alternative route: Long Down Avenue (part unaffected), A4174, Coldharbour Lane, Long Down Avenue (part unaffected) and vice versa.

(Dibden Lane, Emersons Green) (No.2)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Dibden Lane which extends from a point 50m south east of Blackhorse Road south eastwards for 130m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon telecom cabling works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 10 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of a 1 day duration, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. No alternative route available: Access to be maintained.

(Patch Elm Lane, Rangeworthy) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Patch Elm Lane which extends from a point 210m west of B4058 Wotton Road westwards for 340m. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with telecom cabling works. 

The order will be operative from 10 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of a 1 day duration, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. No alternative route available: Access to be maintained.

(Goose Green and Webbs Heath, Siston)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, foot passengers, pedal cycles and equestrians that length of Goose Green and Webbs Heath which extends from Carsons Road Link to Siston Lane. 

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon grounds maintenance works on or adjacent to the highway. 

The order will be operative from 11 December 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. 

The closures however may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the works which are anticipated to be of a 1 day duration, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. 

Alternative route: Carsons Road Link, A4174, A420, Webbs Heath (part unaffected) and vice versa.

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT
South Gloucestershire Council (Footpath between Oaklands Drive and public footpath OAY 50 at Almondsbury) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2023

The above Order made on 18 October 2023, has been confirmed by the Secretary of State for the Environment. The effect of the order as confirmed is to modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them the footpath commencing at the western end of the adopted highway, Oaklands Drive, Point A on the order plan (grid reference ST 6039 8366), where it enters the grounds of ‘Oaklands’ and runs in a north westerly direction following the property boundary alongside No.22 Oaklands Drive for a distance of 56m. 

Here it briefly turns in a west north westerly direction for a further 10m to Point X (grid reference ST 6035 8371) before turning to a west south westerly direction through the wooded grounds for a distance of 114m to the boundary between ‘Oaklands’ and the field beyond, Point Y on the order plan (grid reference ST 6024 8368). From this point it continues for a further 4m to meet public footpath OAY 50 within the field at Point B (grid reference ST 6023 8368). Shown as a bold broken line marked A – X – Y – B on the order map. 

The number of the footpath to be added is OAY 24. The width of the path is 2m throughout its length. The total length is 184m. 

The order became operative on 19 October 2026 and a copy of the order, as confirmed, and the order map may be seen free of charge at Thornbury Public Library, St. Mary Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire and at Patchway One top Shop, Rodway Road, Patchway during normal opening hours. Copies of the order and map may be bought at the undermentioned offices at the price of £6.50. 

Any person aggrieved by the order who desires to question the validity of, or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks of the date of this Notice, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

Simon Banks Monitoring Officer and Head of Legal, Governance and Democratic Services, PO Box 1953, Bristol, BS37 0DE