We Drove the New A417 Missing Link on Opening Day—But Got Stuck in Traffic Wednesday, July 8, 2026 a417 a436 missinglink traffic congestion nationalhighways shabhill airballoon roadworks travel After years of anticipation, the first permanent section of the £450 million A417 Missing Link finally opened this week. Eager to test the new route, I drove the two-mile stretch just hours after its debut—but rapidly found … Read More
20-Mile Diversion Implemented as A436 Near Cheltenham Closes for Resurfacing Tuesday, April 28, 2026 cheltenham a436 roadclosure diversion resurfacing gloucestershire transport roadworks traffic highways Motorists near Cheltenham should prepare for a five-night closure on the A436 Stow Road, which will be undergoing essential resurfacing works starting tonight, April 28, through to Tuesday, May 5. The closure affects a … Read More
Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks A40 Junction, Causes Traffic Delays Wednesday, April 22, 2026 a40 a436 crash collision traffic blockage junction delay roadclosure emergency A collision involving two vehicles at the junction of the A40 and A436 has caused significant disruption, with the A436 being blocked in both directions. The crash resulted in considerable traffic congestion as emergency …
A436 Delays Following Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Air Balloon Roundabout Wednesday, April 8, 2026 a436 airballoonroundabout traffic accident crash delays motorists emergencyservices roadclosure collision A serious multi-vehicle collision has caused significant traffic delays on the A436, close to the Air Balloon Roundabout. Motorists are urged to expect prolonged travel times as emergency services respond to the scene and … Read More
Overturned Lorry Causes Traffic Disruption on A436 Near Cheltenham Sunday, February 22, 2026 cheltenham a436 lorry accident traffic emergency roadclosure collision transportation delays sport An overturned lorry has landed in a ditch near the outskirts of Cheltenham, causing significant traffic delays on the A436. Emergency services are on the scene managing the situation and working to clear the vehicle as …
A436 Road Safety Concerns Lead to Calls for Speed Limit Reduction Tuesday, December 2, 2025 a436 roadsafety speedlimit cotswolds accidents gloucestershire traffic community petoition fatalities Over 100 local residents have joined forces to call for a reduction in the speed limit on the A436, a busy route running through the Cotswolds, following two tragic fatalities this year. The road connects Bourton-on-the-Water … Read More