When will the A417 be closed overnight for the Missing Link project?

The A417 will be closed overnight for several weeks in February and March, with a significant four-week closure running from February 16th to March 13th.

What is the purpose of the A417 overnight closures?

The overnight closures are to facilitate earthworks, drainage, and surfacing as part of the £460 million A417 Missing Link project, preparing for traffic to move onto new sections.

When is the A417 Missing Link project expected to be completed?

The A417 Missing Link project, which involves these roadworks, is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

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A417 Road Closure: Weeks of Overnight Disruption Ahead

13 Feb

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Summary

Overnight closures on A417 will span several weeks in February and March.
The 'Missing Link' project aims to improve connectivity between two dual carriageway sections.
The £460m road project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

A417 Road Closure: Weeks of Overnight Disruption Ahead

The A417 will experience overnight closures for multiple weeks throughout February and March, impacting travel between Gloucester and Cirencester. These disruptions are part of the latest phase of a substantial £460 million road initiative. The initial closure begins on February 13th, affecting traffic from 9 PM to 6 AM the following morning for pothole repairs.

Following this, a more extensive four-week overnight closure will commence on February 16th and continue until March 13th. During this period, the A417 will be shut in both directions between the A46 Brockworth junction and the Air Balloon roundabout on weeknights. National Highways assures that the road will be open as usual during the day.