Local Roadworks Update – around Twigworth

Message received from Cllr Sarah Hands this afternoon (13 November 25)

I’m fully aware of the problems that the amount of roadworks in the area are causing.

Gloucestershire County Council are responsible for facilitating circa 17,000 road work orders every year. Sometimes it feels like all of those are happening at the same time!

I’ve spoken to highways managers and have the following information about the Longford/Twigworth/Down Hatherley area.

🚦LONGFORD. A38 Wales and West utitilites work. This has been a huge project and is finally at the last stage. Work is scheduled to finish on 5th December.

⛔️DOWN HATHERLEY. Many people including myself have been confused as to what is happening on Down Hatherley Lane this week. I can confirm that the road will be CLOSED just past Frogfurling Lane from Monday 17th. The work will be paused for two weeks over Christmas when the road will be open. It will commence after Xmas. This is the reason for work now stretching to March. This cannot be postponed as it is a legal requirement for work to start 28 days after it has been applied for.

• Access to Down Hatherley Village Hall will be available at all times.
• Frogfurling Lane will be open at all times.

🚧NORTON A38. Contractors have confirmed that work in this area will be WEDS 19th – FRI 21st only as opposed to the full week.
There will be two way traffic lights which will be manually controlled at morning and evening peaks with minimal distance between light heads to ease delays.

I absolutely understand the frustration these works cause. Please remember I am also a resident who uses these roads daily. I live in Innsworth and have to drop my daughter at school in Churchdown before going to work so am also sat in traffic on Innsworth lane with you all. I do what I can to make sure residents have all the information about the works. Information is key to being able to plan journeys.