You can find todays daily updates here:
https://whatsongloucestershire.uk/category/traffic-travel-updates/
Good morning! 👋 It’s another grey, damp start with light rain likely on and off through the day. River levels are still high in places, so flood disruption remains the big talking point this morning.
Here’s your daily briefing 👇
UPDATES WILL APPEAR AT THE TOP.
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Updated 13.30pm – Adam Stevens – Facebook
Incidents
M5 Gloucestershire
Long delays and one lane closed due to shed load of kerb stones and accident, lorry involved on M5 both ways from J10 A4019 (Cheltenham) to J9 A46 (Tewkesbury).
Congestion to J11 (Gloucester) for traffic heading Northbound. The Northbound A38 through Coombe Hill and Tewkesbury are also heavily congested as traffic seeks an alternative.
Congestion
A4013 Princess Elizabeth Way – Cheltenham
Slow traffic on A4013 Princess Elizabeth Way around Coronation Square. Travel time is ten minutes
Congestion
A46 Ashchurch
Slow traffic on A46 near Ashchurch for Tewkesbury train station. Travel time is ten minutes.
Updated 8.40am – Adam Stevens- Facebook
Incidents
A417 Birdlip
A417 partially blocked, slow traffic due to large metal sheets on road at A436 (Air Balloon Roundabout). On the roundabout.
Congestion
A40 Gloucester Road – Cheltenham
Usual queues on A40 Gloucester Road at Church Road (Triumph traffic lights). Travel time is ten minutes.
Congestion
A40 Cheltenham
Queueing traffic on A40 at Arle Court Roundabout. Travel time is ten minutes.
Congestion
A46 Ashchurch
Queueing traffic on A46 near Ashchurch for Tewkesbury train station. Travel time is ten minutes.
Congestion
A40 heading towards Gloucester – Highnam
Queueing traffic on A40 heading towards Gloucester between Highnam and the Over Roundabout. Travel time is 15 minutes.
On the trains
Great Western Railway
Delays of up to 20 minutes and some cancellations on Great Western Railway between Gloucester and Worcester Shrub Hill, between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway and between Gloucester and Swindon
Problems with the signals at Gloucester
Transport for Wales
Services at a stand on Transport for Wales between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa
Problems with the signals at Gloucester
CrossCountry
Delays of up to 15 minutes on CrossCountry between Gloucester and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury
Problems with the signals at Gloucester
please be aware the following roads are closed due to significant flooding:
🚧 A417 Maisemore
🚧 B4213 Haw bridge
🚧 Town Street Street Tirley
🚧 Ham Road Tirley
🚧 Base Lane Sandhurst
🚧 Sandhurst Lane
🚧 Howells Road Tewkesbury
🚧 Swilgate Road Tewkesbury
🚧 Gander Lane Tewkesbury
🚧 Walton Cardiff Lane Tewkesbury
🚧 Northway lane Tewkesbury
Updated – 7.20am – Here’s your daily briefing 👇
⛔ FLOOD CLOSURES (MAJOR)
A417 – Maisemore
🚨 The route remains CLOSED due to flooding.
• Diversions remain in place
• Expect busier conditions via A40 / A48
• Avoid low-lying routes near the Severn where possible
Even if water levels appear lower, closures remain until highways inspections confirm routes are safe.
🚧 ROADWORKS & DELAYS
A38 – South Gloucestershire (Thornbury / Alveston Hill)
⚠️ Ongoing works are continuing to cause disruption in the area.
• Layout restrictions remain in place
• Overnight closures are likely
• Allow extra time if travelling towards Bristol
Forest of Dean – Lydney
⛔ The B4234 Forest Road remains closed long-term for major works (expected through to August).
🚆 TRAINS
Hereford / Worcester Line
Services are running but may still be recovering following recent incidents.
• Check live departures before travelling
• Short-notice changes remain possible
South Wales / Cardiff Routes (Late Night)
Engineering work is affecting some evening and late-night services.
• Rail replacement buses may operate
• Always check before setting off
☁️ WEATHER & ROAD CONDITIONS
• Mostly cloudy with spells of light rain / drizzle
• Highs around 9°C
• Damp roads = longer braking distances
Take extra care on rural routes and untreated surfaces.
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