Road closures announced accross the Forest of Dean

Gloucestershire County Council has confirmed a series of temporary road closures and restrictions in the Forest of Dean this September, with works ranging from drainage and resurfacing to utility repairs.

Taynton Lane (C52) – Taynton Parish

• When: 8–9 September 2025, 08:30–15:00 daily
  
• Reason: Gully works
  
• Location: From outside “Marchfield” for approx. 100 metres
  
• Notes: No stopping, waiting, or loading allowed. Pedestrian and emergency access maintained with escorts.

Unlawater Lane (400207) – Newnham Parish

• When: 11 September 2025, 09:00–15:00
  
• Reason: Manhole works
  
• Location: From the A48 junction to Whetstones (approx. 50 metres)
  
• Notes: “Dead end” road – vehicle plates will allow limited access.

Rodley Road (C46) – Westbury-on-Severn

• When: 9–11 September 2025
  
• Reason: Carriageway defect repairs
  
• Location: From Wintles Hill to outside No. 2 Rodley Road (approx. 30 metres)

Hilgay Road (500020) – St Briavels Parish

• When: 8 September 2025 (one day)
  
• Reason: Excavations in highway verge
  
• Location: From Lane to Oak Cottage to outside “Hilgay” (approx. 120 metres)

Elton Lane (500068) – Westbury-on-Severn Parish

• When: 8–10 September 2025
  
• Reason: Gigaclear infrastructure works
  
• Location: From Flaxley Road to Elton Road (approx. 1200 metres)

Church Road (C354) – Ruspidge & Soudley Parish

• When: 22–30 September 2025
  
• Reason: Waste water pipe repairs
  
• Location: From No. 1 to No. 12 Church Road (approx. 135 metres)

Lydney Road (C15) – West Dean Parish

• When: 22–24 September 2025
  
• Reason: Drainage works
  
• Location: From “Hulks Farm” to “Badhamsfield” (approx. 750 metres)
  
• Notes: Pedestrian escorts will be provided.

Station Road (C19) – Coleford Town

• When: 22 September – 24 November 2025
  
• Reason: Drainage works
  
• Location: From Forest Road junction to Primrose Drive junction (approx. 175 metres)

Yartleton Lane (400371) – Longhope Parish

• When: From 22 September 2025 until 15 October 2025
  
• Reason: Boundary wall works
  
• Notes: Closures will take place as signed on site. No stopping, waiting, or loading allowed.

Various Roads – Across the Forest of Dean

• When: 22 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 (rolling programme)
  
• Reason: Carriageway resurfacing works
  
• Notes: Closures will happen in phases as signed on site.

📞 For further details, contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.
🚶 Pedestrian and emergency access will be maintained throughout all works.