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Every year we clear more than 130,000 drains across the county. But sometimes, during very heavy rain, even a completely clear drain can be overwhelmed. Find out how we keep your roads safe during wet weather:
Water can also cause damage to the surface of our roads. Following one of the wettest winters for 130 years, we are carrying out inspections and fixing the most unsafe hazards first. You can help by reporting issues online.
When a drain is blocked with leaves, (as long as it is safe to do so), you can remove the leaves and add them to your brown garden waste bin or a compost heap. Otherwise, please report blocked drains online.
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During Cheltenham Festival Race Week we have welcomed many thousands of visitors to the area. Our highways teams have worked closely with Police and organisers to plan the event and have been on stand-by to fix any safety issues on the network and support the emergency services. As ever, we are grateful for the understanding of residents during this busy period.
We have recently resurfaced eight roads across the district including Clarence Square, pictured to the left. And 12 roads will have electric vehicle charging points installed -view the list of EV charge point locations.
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This year we have resurfaced many roads across the district in areas including Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Charingworth and Mickleton. We are also installing electric vehicle charging points along Gloucester Street, Watermoor Road and Fairford High Street.
Roads have been resurfaced in central Cirencester, including Dyer Street, pictured to the left. And resurfacing on the A429 Fosseway (Leygore Bottom) Northleach is near completion.
Next we will focus on a stretch between Aston Magna and Batsford. Resurfacing work will take place between 26 March - 9 April, but please be aware the dates can change - check road signs or our resurfacing page for updates.
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Snow in early March created beautiful scenes in the Forest, for instance in Broadwell, pictured to the left. But ice can also cause damage to our roads. This spring we have new machines working to tackle pothole repairs - more news on that in our next newsletter.
A section of the A417 South of Hartpury has been resurfaced, and work is underway to resurface a stretch of the A417 Gloucester Road in Ashleworth.
Electric vehicle charging points are being installed on Church Street in Newent, Templeway West in Lydney and Station Street in Cinderford.
We are also pleased to have installed new kissing gates along the Daffodil Way in Kempley. We have been working with Kempley Parish Council to improve access to footpaths for the benefit visitors and to reduce costs for farmers.
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It's a busy month for resurfacing in Gloucester. Barnwood Road and Hucclecote Road are nearing completion (pictured to the left). And resurfacing has started on the A417 Westgate Street around Westgate Island. This work is being carried out over night and is estimated to finish 2 April.
The A417 will also be resurfaced between Barnett Way Roundabout and Elmbridge Court Roundabout. Work will take place at night between 22 March - 18 April. Please check road signs or the resurfacing page for updates.
And in the city centre Cathedral Quarter, benches and new paving stones are being installed. The area remains open for business and pedestrian access is maintained.
Eight roads in Gloucester will have electric vehicle charging points installed - view the list of EV charge point locations.
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The picture to the left shows the newly resurfaced Main Road to Ruscombe and Whiteshill. This month we have also been working to resurface Slad Lane and Catswood Lane (Knapp Lane).
A section of the A46 near Pitchcombe has been closed for safety reasons after a hole appeared below the road. Investigations are being carried out to determine the ground conditions and plan repairs. Find out more and view weekly updates about the work.
Electric vehicle chargepoints have been installed on Bowbridge Lane in Stroud, and Nortonwood in Nailsworth.
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This month we have resurfaced Stow Road near Teddington, and Newent Road in Highnam. Resurfacing of Evesham Road in Toddington is also nearing completion.
Between 3-16 April resurfacing work will be carried out at night on the A435 Bishops Cleeve Bypass and roundabout. Please check road signs or the resurfacing page for updates.
Electric vehicle charging points are being installed on High Street, Tobyfield Road in Bishops Cleeve and Abbey Terrace in Winchcombe.
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Work to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points in Gloucestershire over the next three years is progressing well. By the end of March, nearly 130 chargepoints will have been installed across the county. The programme has been given a further boost with the announcement that the Department for Transport has awarded £3.629m to Gloucestershire from its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Capital Fund. This will be used to step up the rollout so more chargepoints can be installed. Find out more.
If you notice people with hi-vis jackets, torches and buckets out at night, they may be helping toads to cross the road. A volunteer network started by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust urge drivers to take extra care around ponds and wetlands during the spring. Read more.
Easter is traditionally the start of motorcyclists’ riding season. The Older Drivers Forum will share advice on how to be more biker aware, and how to adjust to the new challenges of driving in Spring - all in their next webinar at 10am, Saturday 23 March. Email odfglos@gmail.com to book your free place.
👉 Find out about roadworks on one.network.
👉 Report issues at Fix My Street.
👉 Check the list of current road closures due to flooding.
👉 If your believe your property could be at risk of flooding please see the flood guide.
👉 Find out which roads are scheduled for resurfacing.
👉 For updates about major projects such as M5 Junction 10 improvements, Arle Court Transport Hub and Cycleway developments see the Major Projects pages.
✅ Gloucestershire County Council are looking for a Road Safety Lead.
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