M5 Junction 11 works by Highways England

Highways England will be starting their works from the evening of Monday 28 September for the full refurbishment of the two main bridges that support the M5 J11 Golden Valley gyratory linking the M5 and the A40.

This will result in the full closure of the junction gyratory until February 2022, this will limit movements at the motorway interchange to ‘left only’ and will place significant additional traffic onto Arle Court Roundabout and Elmbridge Court Roundabout.

We have worked with Highways England to ensure minimal overlap with our works for the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme. However, please be aware there will be some traffic disruption from next week.

Here is a map of the Highways England M5 Junction 11 closure and access for the duration of their works:

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

Construction update from Knights Brown There has been significant progress on the subway extension, with drainage work and the north west wall completed this month.   On Arle Court Roundabout drainage works are complete, following removal of unexpected pipes. Drainage connections have been completed here and installing capability for future traffic signals is underway. The water main diversion by Severn Trent Water in Hatherley Road has been installed and will be completed in the next few weeks. Water main diversions are also underway on B4063. In the centre of the roundabout, the stony sub-base for the new inner lane has been laid, and surfacing will happen soon.   Here are some new photos from the site and new drone footage is available on YouTube.

Arle Court Roundabout towards M5 J11

Piling activities at Arle Court Subway East of Arle Court Roundabout

Looking ahead

Over the next month work will be completed or continue in the following areas:

• The new inner lane on A40 roundabout central reservation will have a new tarmac surface - these works started on Wednesday 23 Sept
• Work will continue to the concrete walls and deck of the subway extension
• Electric and water diversions will continue on B4063
• Water main connections and Western Power Distribution diversions will take place on Hatherley Lane
• Kerb replacements on A40 roundabout will start

Upcoming road closures

24 Sept - Fiddlers Green Lane junction with A40 will be closed overnight so a safety barrier can be installed, 8pm - 6am.

A40 Lane closures overnight ongoing throughout Sept/Oct.

If you have any questions or queries in relation to the information provided or on the scheme in general please get in contact with us at WCTIS@knightsbrown.co.uk or on 07818 432183.

Staverton Bridge - Highways England update

Reminder - the Staverton Bridge Deck project started construction works on 13 July 2020 under a full road closure. The thirteen phases of concrete repair are expected to be completed early in the new year and will be followed by bridge parapet repair works. 

COVID-19 position

We want to reassure you that we are working with our highways contractors in Gloucestershire to protect all staff, following updated 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