You can find todays daily updates here:
https://whatsongloucestershire.uk/category/traffic-travel-updates/
Good morning! 👋 It’s a damp and drizzly Tuesday out there. If yesterday caught you out, here’s your reminder that the major road changes in Lydney and Gloucester are now fully in effect. Updates will appear at the top throughout the day.
UPDATE 10:05AM – COMMUNITY REPORT (MAISEMORE)
Thanks to Lesley Harding for the heads-up 👋
The A417 at Maisemore is being reported as CLOSED again due to flooding this morning.
⚠️ This route has been affected on and off over the past few days. Even if it appears passable, conditions can change quickly and official closures may still apply.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible and follow any signed diversions.
UPDATE 9:45AM – TEWKESBURY FLOODING
The following roads are still listed as CLOSED on the latest official update:
• Swilgate Road
• Gander Lane
• Northway Lane
• Walton Cardiff Lane
Floodwater may still be present on other low-lying routes around Maisemore, Haw Bridge and Tirley.
Even if a road appears passable, closures remain in place until safety inspections are completed. Please do not move signs.
Here’s your daily briefing 👇
🚧 LONG-TERM CLOSURE ALERTS (Day 2)
Lydney (Forest of Dean)
⛔ The B4234 Forest Road remains fully CLOSED between Lydney and Whitecroft / Sling.
📅 This is a 24/7 closure lasting up to 7 months (until August).
➡️ There is no through-route — please stick to the signed diversion.
Gloucester City Centre
🚦 The new layout at Black Dog Way / London Road is now live.
❌ You can no longer turn right from London Road onto Black Dog Way.
⚠️ Expect queues again this morning as drivers continue to adjust.
🚗 MAIN ROADS
M5 J10–J11 (Cheltenham / Gloucester)
⚠️ Traffic may be slower through this section in wet conditions due to spray and ongoing works activity.
A417 Missing Link
✅ Open and running.
⚠️ Speed restrictions remain in places — keep your distance in the wet and watch the new layout.
☁️ WEATHER
Today: Grey and wet, with light rain and drizzle on and off through much of the day.
🌡️ Mild but muggy, highs around 9°C.
🚆 TRAINS
Service Status:
Local lines are generally running well this morning.
🚆 The Oxford–Didcot route reopened yesterday — but keep checking before travel as services continue to settle back to normal.
👇 Forest commuters: How much time did the diversion add to your journey yesterday? Let us know in the comments so others can plan ahead.
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