A40 lane closures

In order for crews to work safely at Arle Court roundabout, barriers need to be installed and the lanes narrowed:

• 14, 15, 16 July - 7pm - 6am overnight lane closures in both directions (east bound and west bound) between Elmbridge Court, Arle Court and Benhall roundabouts to install signs.
• 17 July - 7pm - 6am overnight full closure east bound and Lane 2 closure west bound to install barriers and paint new road markings
• 18 July - 7pm - 6am overnight full closure east bound and Lane 2 closure west bound to complete installation of barriers and paint new road marking

A signed diversion will be in place.

Hatherley Lane closure

Crews will be removing the central island and service crossings at Hatherley Lane junction to give more space for crews to work safely. The contractor Knights Brown have been working with KFC, Harvester and Travelodge to provide access while the road is completely closed. 

• 16, 17, 18 July - 7pm - 6am overnight full closure. There will be a signed diversion.

Fiddlers Green Lane closure

In order for crews to work safely here, barriers need to be installed and road markings changed. The contractor Knights Brown have been working with the Jury's Inn to provide access while the road is completely closed.

• 17 and 18 July - 7pm - 6am overnight full closure. There will be a signed diversion.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please contact the site team if you have any concerns:

• Cath Waller - 07818 432183 
• Richard Knight - 07833 553418

Map of the closures:

Highways England closure starting 13 July

M5 J10 to J11 Staverton over bridge refurbishment (located on B4634)

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. They’re also responsible for bridges and structures which cross their roads.

Highways England and Gloucestershire County Council are working together to upgrade the infrastructure and improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity in this area. As part of this package, Highways England will shortly begin works on the Staverton over bridge, which is located on the B4634 and carries traffic over the M5 between junctions 10 and 11. Later in the year, Highways England will begin work on M5 J11 gyratory bridge at Golden Valley - further details will be available nearer the time.

The works
Parts of the bridge have reached the end of their life and need to be refurbished to keep road users safe.The works will include:

• Removal and reconstruction of parapet edge beams
• Full parapet and adjacent safety fencing replacement
• Replacement of expansion joints
• Localised concrete repairs
• Remove existing run-on slabs
• Re-waterproof and re-surface carriageway and footway deck

Start: 13 July 2020
End: August 2021
Hours of work: The majority of works will be carried out during daytime hours.

Traffic management: To ensure the safety of workers and the public, a 24/7 closure will be in place for the entirety of the works. Locally signed diversions will be in place via the B4634 and A4019 to the northeast of the bridge; and via the B4063 and A40 to the southwest. Please note, traffic management may be in place at Arle Court roundabout as described above.

Diversion map:

Highways England apologise in advance for any inconvenience these works will cause:

"We always aim to work to the programme, however unforseen circumstances, or adverse weather may mean changes to it. We’ll keep you informed via advance roadside warning signs. Alternatively, you can follow us on Twitter at @HighwaysSWEST We will make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to a minimum."

If you have any questions or comments about the work, or would like further information, please contact Highways England Customer Contact Centre (open 24/7) on 0300 123 5000 or by email at: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

COVID-19 position

We want to reassure you that we are working with our highways contractors in Gloucestershire to protect all staff, following government and industry guidance regarding COVID-19 and construction work.

We are making progress with the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme using the principles of social distancing and working remotely.

Get others involved

As always please do send this message on to anyone who you think would be interested in these important improvements in Cheltenham. Anyone can sign up to receive future news bulletins about this scheme too.

More information:

Website  www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/WCTIS 

Email   majorprojects@gloucestershire.gov.uk