Old A40 Resurfacing Works From 26 June until 2 July 2026

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Information from Gloucestershire Highways:

918863-hangmans-stone-to-countryside-museum-residents-letter

Our Ref: 70012720 – 918863

Date: 8th June 2026

Dear Sir/Madam

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for carriageway resurfacing.

Where: 3/332 Hangmans Stone to Countryside Museum Hampnett. See overleaf for details of road closure.

When: For approximately 5 Days (excl. weekends) between the hours of 07:00 to 19:00.

The PROPOSED start and end dates are currently Friday 26th June 2026 until Thursday 2nd July 2026, however, keep an eye on the web page detailed below or the signs on site for any short notice changes.

Our resurfacing programme is dependent on several factors. It can be affected by things like; heavy rain, changes in temperatures and other weather events as well as plant breakdown and unforeseen technical issues that arise once work has begun. All this means scheme dates and details can change at short notice. We appreciate this is inconvenient, and we will keep our online schedule and our social media feeds updated with more details if changes happen.

Find the most up to date scheme start and end dates and more information about this scheme via our:

Report issues with FixMyStreet: https://fixmystreet.gloucestershire.gov.uk/

Diversion route for 3/332 Hangmans Stone to Countryside Museum Hampnett. 

Diversion map

It is understood that there may be other, shorter, alternative routes available, however this approved diversion shows the most suitable route for vehicles that need to keep to the same or a similar class of road.

Information About Northleach Traffic Light Upgrade

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Gloucestershire County Council and its contractor, Telent, are currently upgrading the traffic lights at the Northleach Prison Crossroads on the A429. The work is due to be completed by 3 July.

We have been receiving questions about why the work will take this long and would like to share information received from the traffic signals team.

During the early stages of the project, engineers found a number of unexpected problems, including damaged underground ducting, worn-out pedestrian paving, and the need to move and replace most of the signal poles to meet current safety and design standards.

Because of this additional work, the refurbishment is taking longer than first planned and the permanent traffic lights will be out of use for a longer period.

To help reduce disruption for residents and road users, temporary traffic lights have been put in place while the work continues.

The traffic signals team has also provided the following technical information:

The current signal system is outdated and needs full replacement to bring it up to current specification.

Method of control upgraded to MOVA (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation):

As part of the signal refurbishment works, MOVA control will be introduced. The benefits of this method of control include real-time optimisation of signal timings, which improves junction capacity, reduces delays, and provides a more balanced and efficient operation when compared to fixed-time or standard vehicle actuation (VA) control. (Key points listed below).

  • Reduced Delays
  • Improved Traffic Efficiency
  • Balanced Approach Operation
  • Adaptive Cycle Time
  • Reduced Queue Lengths
  • Environmental Benefits
  • Fault-Tolerant & Robust Operation
  • Better Performance Than Standard VA

New signals Stage/Phase control:

In summary, the signals will operate as a three-stage, five-phase junction. It should be noted that the pedestrian phase within Stage 3 will only operate on demand. This functionality is supported by kerbside detection, which helps to prevent false pedestrian calls and therefore supports optimal traffic flow at all times.

Upgrade of sites pedestrian facilities:

As part of the signal refurbishment works, advanced pedestrian detection will be introduced. This includes kerbside and on-crossing detection, which enhance pedestrian crossings by making them safer, smarter, and more efficient. These systems ensure that pedestrian demand is met while minimising unnecessary delays to vehicular traffic. (Key points listed below).

  • Demand-Responsive Operation
  • Reduction in False Calls
  • Improved Traffic Flow
  • Adaptive Crossing Time
  • Enhanced Safety
  • Balanced Network Performance
  • Environmental Benefits

Addition of live data CCTV for traffic flow monitoring:

As part of the signal refurbishment works, GCC will be installing live-data CCTV cameras to support traffic flow monitoring at the location. It should be noted that these cameras provide live streaming only, with no recording capability, and cannot be used for enforcement purposes.

 Addition of signals Remote Monitoring facilities:

As part of the signal refurbishment works, remote monitoring (RM) facilities will be installed within the controller. These systems provide proactive, real-time management of traffic signal assets, improving reliability, safety, and operational efficiency, while supporting smarter maintenance and enhanced network performance.

Temporary Road Closure for Ash Dieback Tree Work B4425 Aldsworth to A40

Posted on By Town Clerk

Ref: 43116328, Friday, May 08, 2026

Letter (B) – B4425 at Jct with C138

Ash Dieback

Dear Sir/Madam

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for essential Ash Dieback tree work.

Where: B4425 Aldsworth to A40 – at Jct of C138 (see overleaf for details of the exact location)

When: 1-5th June 2026 inclusive from 09.30 to 15.30 daily.

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, we advise you that we are due to be conducting essential work at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.

*** During this period, 1-5th June 2026 inclusive, there will be a 4-point closure in place at the crossroads of B4425 and C138 where essential Ash Dieback work is to be completed. There will be NO THROUGH ACCESS from Aldsworth to A40 using B4425, from B4425 to A40 using C138 or from B4425 to A361 using C138. ***

DIVERSIONS – We have created an official diversion route which will be signposted and is suitable for all vehicles that would normally use the closed ‘class A’ road. This is indicated in blue on the map.

Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse on to the road causing harm and injury. This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.

If you have any queries, please refer to the letter attached to this email, the ‘Frequently Asked Questions‘ on our website; or contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

Road Closure of Fosseway, near Northleach on 27 April 2026

Posted on By Town Clerk

Please be advised of the following closure:

• Fosseway, Hampnett

This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 12:00 to 17:00 on 27/04/2026 to allow for pole replacement work by Openreach.

Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.

If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Has Made – 88106
Sealed Order 88106

Traffic management plan for road closure

Originally published 02/03/26, updated 23/04/26.

S2 Service Change of Operator from 29 March 2026

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Press release from Stagecoach:

From Sunday 29 March 2026, we will no longer operate the S2 service between Cheltenham – Witney – Oxford.

Following a recent tender process, the contract to operate this service has been awarded to Pulhams Coaches.

If you travel on the S2, please visit the Pulhams Coaches website for details of timetables, tickets and service information for the X52 replacement, effective from this date.

We would like to thank our customers for travelling with us and for their continued support.

If you’re travelling between Oxford and Witney, you can continue to travel on Stagecoach S1 service.

Editor’s note: the following timetable has been shared with us, prior to launch of the new service. Please visit Pulham’s website to check you have the latest and most up to date information.

X52 Timetable – March 2026