Three-month full closure of A435 for cycleway completion and bridge repairs begins June 2 Friday, May 30, 2025 a435 cheltenham cycleway closure bridge repairs gwsr construction transport gloucestershire A significant section of the A435 Evesham Road in Cheltenham will close completely for three months starting June 2, as the final phase of the A435 Cycleway project and crucial bridge repairs get underway. The closure runs … Read More
Rising School Costs Lock Children Out of Education, Parents and Advocates Warn Thursday, May 29, 2025 education childpoverty schoolcosts uniforms freeschoolmeals transport childwelfare government parents inequality Soaring school expenses are pushing some children out of the classroom, a troubling new survey reveals. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) warns that without immediate government intervention to improve living standards, … Read More
Police Escort for Oversized Forklift Truck to Travel on M5 Through Gloucestershire Tuesday, May 27, 2025 gloucestershire m5 forklift abnormalload policeescort traffic transport convoy mitcheldean roadsafety Motorists in Gloucestershire are being alerted to an abnormal load moving through the area on Wednesday morning, May 28. A forklift truck, measuring 20 metres long and five metres wide, will be transported under police escort … Read More
Calls for clarity over future of Gloucester to Bristol half-hourly train service Monday, May 26, 2025 gloucester bristol train rail transport commuters funding gwr economy yate There is growing concern over the future of the half-hourly train service connecting Gloucester and Bristol, following announcements that funding for the route will end in 2026. Local organizations and officials are urging … Read More
Live: Severn Bridge reduces lanes amid strong winds Sunday, May 25, 2025 severnbridge closures winds safety traffic speedlimit transport delays travel weather Due to strong winds, the Severn Bridge has been restricted to one lane in each direction. In addition to the lane closures, the speed limit has been reduced to 40mph to ensure the safety of all travelers crossing the bridge. …
Road Changes Set to Enable Bristol’s First Tram Line Tuesday, May 20, 2025 bristol transit metrobus m2 tram busrapidtransit masstransit infrastructure transport congestion Bristol’s transportation landscape is on the brink of transformation, with upcoming road modifications paving the way for what could become the city’s inaugural tram line. Key junction upgrades will enable an uninterrupted … Read More