Find out more about the A417 Missing Link
The A417/A419 provides an important route between Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon that helps connect the West Midlands and the north to the south of England via the M5 and M4 motorways.
Please ask us any questions you may have about the project, or get in touch via email at A417SchemeEnquiries@kier.co.uk
About the project
A417 Missing Link
National Highways in conjunction with Kier Highways are building 3.4 miles (5.5 km) of new dual carriageway, which will considerably improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve connectivity for road users and local communities, while unlocking economic growth in Gloucestershire and beyond.
The A417 provides an important route between Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon that helps connect the West Midlands and the north to the south of England via the M5 and M4 motorways. While most of the route is dual carriageway, there is one section that isn’t. Known as the Missing Link, this three-mile stretch of single carriageway between the Brockworth bypass and Cowley roundabout severely restricts the flow of traffic.
“We want to create a landscape-led highways scheme that will deliver a safe and resilient free-flowing road while conserving and enhancing the special character of the Cotswolds AONB; reconnecting landscape and ecology; bringing about landscape, wildlife and heritage benefits, including enhanced residents’ and visitors’ enjoyment of the area; improving quality of life for local communities; and contributing to the health of the economy and local businesses.”
Traffic congestion can be frequent and unpredictable, leading motorists, including HGV drivers, to divert onto smaller local roads to avoid long delays. This causes difficulties for neighbouring communities as these local roads were not built to accommodate such a high level of traffic.
Not everyone works electronically, and we will undertake letter drops to notify residents of key works to be carried out on the A417 in advance where this may impact upon their normal routines, day, or night.
More information
Event Participation Survey
If you participated in one of our events, let us know how your experience was.
Your Location, Your Say
Have your say on the A417 missing link. Let us know how we will affect you, your say matters.
Surveys
Event Participation Survey
If you participated in one of our events, let us know how your experience was.
Your Location, Your Say
Have your say on the A417 missing link. Let us know how we will affect you, your say matters.
News
Additional Works on the A417 Missing Link
Additional Works on the A417 Missing Link From 6 November through to the 9 November between 21:00 – 04:00, we will have traffic lights in operation during our overnight closures. They will be positi
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
Update: Crickley Hill Widening
A417 Missing Link scheme Reminder: Crickley Hill widening October – November 2023 On Monday 16 October, the A417 Missing Link project will start widening a small section of Crickley Hill. This work w
To the bat cave! National Highways helps support UK bat species along the A417 Missing Link
Converting a World War II bunker for wildlife is one of the innovative measures National Highways is taking to help support UK species of bats that have made their home in Gloucestershire. Thanks to
A417 Missing Link Scheme News
Dear Residents and Stakeholders In September, we will be heavily focused on removing the remaining suitable habitat on site and ensuring as many reptiles as possible are translocated to our receptor s
A417 Missing Link – Notice of forthcoming works on the network
A417 Missing Link – Notice of forthcoming works on the network Dear Stakeholders and Residents Monday 28 Augustonwards, there will be a traffic-controlled plant crossing with priority to public traffi
Environmental updates for the A417 Missing Link scheme
Dear Stakeholders and Residents Environmental updates for the A417 Missing Link scheme July July brought a change in the weather compared to the sunny month of June. Therefore, we’ve been able to begi
A417 Missing Link - Closures
A417 Missing Link 29 June 2023 Dear Customer Drainage survey works – July 2023 We’re writing to let you know that we’ll shortly be undertaking some drainage survey works on the A417 at Cowley/Nettlet
Elkstone
Community News Elkstone Village Gardens Open Day Sunday 11th June 2023 2:00 - 6:00 pm This Open Day not only allows you to amble through private gardens but also offers a unique opportunity to sa
A417 Missing Link News
April and May 2023 The month of April has been very busy with all systems go on the early-works. Ensuring the works can take place, the ecologists are busy on site completing their checks and final
A417 Missing Link - Road Closures
Dear Stakeholders and Residents We will have a full closure on the A417 starting 11 April for 4 shifts between 21:00 and 06:00 – please see below for information Crickley Hill Full Closure When: Tuesd
Meet the team
We are the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England’s motorways and major roads. Information provided through Commonplace including personal information that you provide, may be added to the National Highways customer relationship database.
Kier Highways work on behalf of National Highways and will be the principle contractor for the A417 Missing Link project.
Contact Team
In case of Hazards - call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or 999 for assistance. For other queries about the project use the email contact below.
News
Additional Works on the A417 Missing Link
Additional Works on the A417 Missing Link From 6 November through to the 9 November between 21:00 – 04:00, we will have traffic lights in operation during our overnight closures. They will be positi
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
Update: Crickley Hill Widening
A417 Missing Link scheme Reminder: Crickley Hill widening October – November 2023 On Monday 16 October, the A417 Missing Link project will start widening a small section of Crickley Hill. This work w
To the bat cave! National Highways helps support UK bat species along the A417 Missing Link
Converting a World War II bunker for wildlife is one of the innovative measures National Highways is taking to help support UK species of bats that have made their home in Gloucestershire. Thanks to
A417 Missing Link Scheme News
Dear Residents and Stakeholders In September, we will be heavily focused on removing the remaining suitable habitat on site and ensuring as many reptiles as possible are translocated to our receptor s
A417 Missing Link – Notice of forthcoming works on the network
A417 Missing Link – Notice of forthcoming works on the network Dear Stakeholders and Residents Monday 28 Augustonwards, there will be a traffic-controlled plant crossing with priority to public traffi
Environmental updates for the A417 Missing Link scheme
Dear Stakeholders and Residents Environmental updates for the A417 Missing Link scheme July July brought a change in the weather compared to the sunny month of June. Therefore, we’ve been able to begi
A417 Missing Link - Closures
A417 Missing Link 29 June 2023 Dear Customer Drainage survey works – July 2023 We’re writing to let you know that we’ll shortly be undertaking some drainage survey works on the A417 at Cowley/Nettlet
Elkstone
Community News Elkstone Village Gardens Open Day Sunday 11th June 2023 2:00 - 6:00 pm This Open Day not only allows you to amble through private gardens but also offers a unique opportunity to sa
A417 Missing Link News
April and May 2023 The month of April has been very busy with all systems go on the early-works. Ensuring the works can take place, the ecologists are busy on site completing their checks and final
A417 Missing Link - Road Closures
Dear Stakeholders and Residents We will have a full closure on the A417 starting 11 April for 4 shifts between 21:00 and 06:00 – please see below for information Crickley Hill Full Closure When: Tuesd
Proposals
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If you participated in one of our events, let us know how your experience was.
Your Location, Your Say
Have your say on the A417 missing link. Let us know how we will affect you, your say matters.
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Event Participation Survey
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Your Location, Your Say
Have your say on the A417 missing link. Let us know how we will affect you, your say matters.
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We are the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England’s motorways and major roads. Information provided through Commonplace including personal information that you provide, may be added to the National Highways customer relationship database.
Kier Highways work on behalf of National Highways and will be the principle contractor for the A417 Missing Link project.