Double Storm Delays Force Extended Full Closure on A40 Hambrook Bridge Repairs Through Christmas
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Motorists and residents near Cheltenham face further disruption as the long-running closure of a section of the A40 near Hambrook Bridge will now extend beyond Christmas. Originally closed in September for vital bridge repairs, hopes that a lane would reopen ahead of the busy holiday season have been dashed.
The closure on London Road in Charlton Kings has resulted in a 12-mile diversion, causing frustration among drivers and locals alike. Officials had planned to introduce temporary two-way traffic signals after November, but unforeseen challenges have prevented any lane openings.