Good morning Gloucestershire! 👋 Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
It’s the start of the February Half-Term, meaning traffic conditions will behave very differently today. Expect roads, retail areas, and leisure routes to become noticeably busier through late morning.
Here’s what to watch today 👇
UPDATES WILL APPEAR AT THE TOP.
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08.45am – Here’s your daily briefing 👇
🏉 MATCH DAY: Kingsholm Stadium
Event: Gloucester-Hartpury Women vs Harlequins Women
Kick-off: 12:00 (Midday)
⚠️ Traffic is likely to build earlier than a typical Saturday, particularly between 10:30–11:30 AM around:
• Kingsholm Road
• St Oswald’s Road
• Gloucester city centre approaches
With the early kick-off, expect increased congestion and tighter parking well before midday.
(Reminder: Gloucester Rugby Men are playing away today.)
🚗 ROADS:
Key Alerts & Weekend Movement
A46 Bath Road (Tonight): ⚠️ Planned Closure
The A46 will be closed overnight (20:00–06:00) between M4 Junction 18 (Tormarton) and Cold Ashton Roundabout.
If you are travelling towards Bath, Bristol, or the M4 this evening, plan alternative routes.
A417 – Maisemore
Floodwater has receded, but drivers should remain cautious. Residual debris or temporary traffic management may still be present following recent flooding.
M5 (Both Directions)
Flowing well early this morning. Half-Term and leisure traffic is expected to increase from late morning onwards.
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🚆 TRAINS
Exeter / Devon Routes
Engineering works mean buses are replacing trains on selected branch lines from Exeter St Davids this weekend.
Local Gloucestershire Services
Running normally at the start of the day, though weekend timetable variations always apply.
⚠️ Always check live departures before travelling.
☁️ WEATHER & CONDITIONS
Forecast: Mostly cloudy but largely dry.
Temperatures: Highs around 6°C.
Overall good travel conditions, though some damp patches remain on secondary routes.
👇 COMMUNITY CHECK-IN
Heading to the match, shops, or a Valentine’s trip? Let others know how traffic is looking where you are 👍
