Welcome to the June edition of the A417 Missing Link newsletter, where you’ll find out more about what’s been happening on the project including:
* Project update
* A Month in Pictures
* Upcoming roadworks
* Other work happening in the area
* Customer Hub
* Meet the Team
* National Highways Spring TRIP Campaign
* Contact us
Project update
Work is ramping up on the A417 as we prepare for some major changes across the Missing Link network.
The underpass at the new Shab Hill junction is now covered and is being prepared to carry five lanes of traffic.
The new B4070 is nearing completion. Sections are already in use for site traffic and it will fully open once works at Barrow Wake are complete.
The Gloucestershire Way crossing is taking shape, with foundations in place as we prepare for surfacing on the bridge.
Multiple areas are being worked on at the same time as we move towards our completion date in spring 2027.
A Month in Pictures
Swipe to see what we’ve been busy with onsite this month
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Shab Hill junction underpass
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Shab Hill junction
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The Pillars are complete on the Gloucestershire Way Crossing.
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Surfacing has started on the new A417 and the A436
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B4070 - We have a new access into the Crusher compound and the visitors' centre. Details on how to reach us are below
Upcoming closures
A436 Closures
The A436 will be closed in both directions between the Air Balloon roundabout and the Seven Springs roundabout on:
* From 9pm on Monday 15 June to 6am Thursday 18 June
A417 Closures
The A417 will be closed in both directions between the A46 Brockworth junction and the Air Balloon roundabout overnight from:
* From 9pm on Monday 8 June to 6am Thursday 11 June
These closures are required to allow us to carry out earthworks, surfacing, drainage works and central barrier construction so that traffic can be moved onto the new A417. These activities may generate noise, which we will monitor each night.
Access for emergency services will be fully maintained during the closures.
Fully signposted diversion routes will be in place during the closure. Please follow the official, signed diversion route and not satnav.