Update: Site Access Works on the A436

A417 Missing Link scheme

Reminder: Site access works on the A436

November 2023

On 10 November, the A417 Missing Link project will start to create a new site entrance off the A436 near the Air Balloon roundabout. This work will provide easy access for site vehicles and heavy goods vehicles making deliveries to our new site offices and compound. It’s been carefully located to help keep traffic moving and congestion to a minimum during the project.

To keep everyone safe, we’ll need to close a small section of the A346 and the top of Leckhampton Hill whilst work is taking place, but we will do this over one weekend only to minimise disruption.

Road closure and diversion

A small section of the A436 and the top of Leckhampton Hill will be closed between 9pm on Friday 10 November and5am on Monday 13 November.

A diversion route will be placed via the A46, A40, A435 and A436 and has been agreed with the Gloucestershire County Council.

Crickley Hill Country Park and National Star College will be open for business as usual.

Access during the closure will be maintained at all times for residents and emergency services. The diversion route is 13 miles and will add approximately 25 minutes to your journey so plan accordingly.

Map of Road closure and traffic diversion

What work are you doing during the closure?

During this work we’ll remove existing traffic islands, create a temporary roundabout and install a new site entrance.

The main site office and compound will contain two-storey portacabin offices, welfare facilities, parking, and a materials storage area. It will also be home to machinery for crushing large pieces of excavated rock. This will enable us to re-purpose excavated material for use in the build: helping to further reduce the project’s carbon footprint.

We’ll aim to keep disruption to a minimum and apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by our works.

Map showing the new road layout

Keep in touch

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Call: 0300 123 5000

Visit our website: www.nationalhighways.co.uk/a417missinglink

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