Future of Gloucestershire's New M5 Junction Threatened by Government Funding Cuts Sunday, July 12, 2026 gloucestershire m5 infrastructure transport funding gridlock development defence government roadworks Plans to build a new junction 9a on the M5 south of Tewkesbury, designed to tackle chronic traffic congestion and support regional growth, are at risk following recent government cuts to road funding. Gloucestershire County … Read More
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
Aerial Footage Reveals Progress as First Phase of A417 'Missing Link' Opens Monday, July 6, 2026 a417 gloucestershire missinglink roadworks nationalhighways infrastructure aerialfootage traffic construction highway New aerial footage captured on June 29 offers a striking update on the A417 Missing Link project in Gloucestershire, showcasing the latest developments in this major roadworks scheme. National Highways is set to open a … Read More
Aerial Footage Captures Opening of Key Section in A417 'Missing Link' Project Monday, July 6, 2026 a417 gloucestershire missinglink roadworks nationalhighways traffic infrastructure aviation transport congestion Stunning new aerial footage recently captured the progress of the A417 Missing Link in Gloucestershire, illustrating the scale of this transformative roadworks project as it hits a critical landmark. Filmed on June 29 from a … Read More
Massive 30-Mile Diversion Imposed for Short Road Closure on Cirencester’s A417 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 cirencester a417 roadworks diversion resurfacing gloucestershire wiltshire traffic closure highways A brief, half-mile closure on Cirencester’s A417 London Road is set to cause significant travel disruptions this week. Starting Wednesday, July 1, and continuing through to Monday, July 6—excluding the weekend—resurfacing … Read More
A38 Junction Near Gloucester to Close for 10 Nights, Major Diversions on M5 Access Monday, June 29, 2026 a38 gloucester m5 junction closure diversions resurfacing traffic roadworks hardwicke A critical junction on the A38 near Gloucester will be closed overnight for 10 nights to allow for essential resurfacing works, causing significant travel disruptions for motorists accessing the M5. The closure will affect … Read More