13 Aug 2024

Traffic bulletin: Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of A417/A419 closures

National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys ahead of weekend closures on the A417 and A419 to carry out essential maintenance.

The work, which starts with a closure of the A417 between Burford Road Interchange and Quarry Interchange northbound between Friday 30 August to Monday 2 September, is essential to keep the concrete carriageway safe and reliable for drivers.

Various sections of the A419/A417 will be affected while the maintenance is carried out, sections of the A419/A417 outside of the works area will operate as usual.

Sarah Lewis, Service Manager for National Highways, said: “Safety is our number one priority, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but need to carry out these essential repairs to ensure the long-term maintenance and safety of carriageway.

“We understand that road closures are frustrating, but by fully closing the road, we can get this essential repair work done safely and quickly, causing less disruption overall.

“Once it's all complete, these improvements will benefit road users and the local community for many years to come.”

Closure information

There will be full weekend closures on the following sections from 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday on the following dates:

A417 Closure between Burford Road Interchange and Quarry Interchange

Northbound – Friday 30 August to Monday 2 September.

A419 Closure between Spine Road Junction and Burford Road Interchange

Northbound – Friday 6 September to Monday 9 September.

A419 Closure between Burford Road Interchange and Spine Road Junction

Southbound – Friday 13 September to Monday 16 September.

A419 Closure between Spine Road Junction and Lady Lane Junction Southbound Friday 20 September to Monday 23 September.

A419 Closure between Turnpike Junction and Spine Road Junction – Friday 27 September to Monday 30 September.

Advanced signage will be in place to warn of the closures and allow users to plan their journeys.

There will be no disruption during daytime hours on weekdays. The A419/A417 will be fully operational as usual outside of the work hours. Diversion routes will be signed and signage will also be in place before the start of works as a reminder.

National Highways is working with Wiltshire County Council and Swindon Borough Council and all diversions routes have been agreed to keep disruption as minimal as possible.

Notes to editors

Diversion Route 5 Northbound - A417 Closure between Burford Road Interchange and Quarry Interchange - Friday 30th August to Monday 2nd September

From the A417 Northbound Carriageway take the Burford Road Interchange exit slip road and take the 1st exit at the roundabout signed Cirencester A429, Stroud A419, Stratton. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit signed Gloucester A417, Cheltenham (A435). Continue on the A435 to split then straight on signed Daglingworth / Birdlip (Follow old A417 NOT A435) to the roundabout at the A417 Quarry Interchange. Take the 2nd exit signed M5, Gloucester A417.

Diversion Route 6 Northbound – A419 Closure between Spine Road Junction and Burford Road Interchange - Friday 6th September to Monday 9th September

From the A419 Northbound Carriageway take the Spine Road Junction exit slip road and then tale the 2nd exit at the roundabout signed Cirencester, Stroud A419. At 2nd roundabout take the 1st exit continuing on the A419 Northbound. At 3rd roundabout take the 2nd exit signed Cirencester A419. At 4th roundabout take the 3rd exit Cirencester A419, Cheltenham (A435), Motorway (M5), Gloucester (A417), Stow (A429). At 5th roundabout take the 3rd exit signed Stow A429, Burford (B4425), Lechlade (A417). At 6th roundabout take the 1st exit signed (M5), Gloucester A417 onto entry slip road to A417 Northbound Carriageway.

Diversion Route 6 Southbound – A419 Closure between Burford Road Interchange and Spine Road Junction - Friday 13th September to Monday 16th September

From the A417 Southbound Carriageway take the Burford Road Interchange exit slip and take the 4th exit at the roundabout over the A417 Carriageway signed Cirencester A429, Stroud (A419). At 2nd roundabout take 1st exit signed Cirencester A429, Stroud (A419). At 3rd roundabout take 1st exit signed The South West, Stroud, Swindon A419, Chippenham (A429). At 4th roundabout take 1st exit signed Swindon A419. At 5th roundabout take 1st exit signed Swindon A419. At 6th roundabout take 2nd exit signed (M4), Swindon A419. At 7th roundabout, South Cerney Junction, take 1st exit and continue over the A419 Carriageway. At 8th roundabout take 3rd exit onto A419 Southbound entry slip road.

Diversion Route 14 Southbound – A419 Closure between Spine Road Junction and Lady Lane Junction - Friday 20th September to Monday 23rd September

From the A419 Southbound Carriageway take the Spine Road Junction exit slip road. At 1st roundabout take 4th exit and travel along the B4696 Spine Road East to Aston Keynes. Continue to Royal Wootton Bassett using the B4042. At 2nd roundabout take 2nd exit signed M4, Swindon, Interface, Woodshaw, A3102. At 3rd roundabout take 1st exit signed M4, Swindon, A3102.

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