Drivers face diversions as major road works get underway
1st September 2017
Motorists are being warned of road closures and diversions while essential repairs are carried out on an important county route.
The busy Shurdington Road linking Cheltenham with the A417 is to undergo one of the largest maintenance programmes that Amey Highways has ever delivered.
Working for Gloucestershire County Council they will resurface approximately 3.8 kilometres of one of the county's busiest roads. Crews will use 3570 tonnes of tarmac over the scheme.
Shurdington Road will be closed Monday through to Friday between 7pm-7am with work starting on 11th September and scheduled to finish on 4th October.
As the road carries high volumes of through traffic, with businesses, primary school and residents nearby, crews will be working overnight to minimise the disruption.
On the approach from Cheltenham (north east of the scheme), diversions will be signed via the A40 (Cheltenham-Staverton-Elmbridge Court), A417 and back onto the A46. From the Gloucester side (south-west) the diversion will be the same in reverse
Cllr Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways, said: "This is one of the busiest roads in the county and one that we need to maintain. We appreciate there will be a small amount of disruption, however many locals and commuters will benefit from this new surface. I'd like to thank everyone for their patience during the works."
Cllr Robert Vines, county councillor for Brockworth, added: "This road is an integral link of the highways network. As one of the most important and busiest stretches of road in the county, it is imperative that the surface here is maintained to the highest standard."
For more information, visit: http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/shurdingtonroad/
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