A significant disruption has begun on the A435 Evesham Road near Cheltenham Racecourse, with a one-mile stretch of the road now closed. This closure has prompted a massive 30-mile diversion route to be put in place. While the closure covers a short section, the detour significantly increases travel time, with the official diversion expected to take around an hour with clear traffic conditions.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys to avoid delays. The diversion takes drivers on an extensive route to navigate around the affected stretch, underscoring the scale of impact even a small road closure can cause on important local traffic arteries like the A435.
Stay tuned for updates as local authorities work to resolve the closure and reopen the road as soon as possible.