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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Quedgeley traffic petition calls on alternative routes
A petition calling for action to tackle ongoing traffic problems on a road in Gloucestershire has been signed by more than 700 B4008 Bristol Road in Hardwicke, Gloucester, has been closed at the A38 flyover to allow a new junction to be built at the Hunts Grove petition suggests opening three alternative routes from Kingsway during busy County Council said it will consider the petition once it is submitted but added "opening up the suggested alternative routes to all traffic during peak times would likely create new issues". The petition, started by Quedgeley Town Council, is calling on Gloucestershire County Council to open three alternative routes out of Kingsway during the morning rush hours of 07:00 to 09:00 to "alleviate this significant issue".Chairman Steve Wilcox said the council has had complaints from local schools who say the traffic is making children late for school and leaving locals and drivers "frustrated".Sarah, who lives in Gloucester but whose children are at school in Kingsway, said "It's been difficult to get the kids to school on time. It's [also] really hard to get to work on time". Inga, whose kids are also at school in Kingsway said while the school has been understanding, collecting children "takes a very long time". 'Give us solutions' The petition suggests routes through Matalan, Copeland Park and Snetterton Heath could be used. Mr Wilcox added: "We are not the experts, we are asking them [Gloucestershire County Council] to give us the solution."In a statement, county councillor Joe Harris said opening up the roads as suggested in the petition "could result in increased congestion" while also delaying buses and causing more disruption for residents on quieter streets."The roads and junctions weren't designed to handle that level of traffic," he said."A signed diversion is in place via the A38 and Bristol Road (Cole Avenue junction) and we appreciate everyone's patience while these essential works are completed," added Mr petition is due to be presented in the next full council meeting on 16 July.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Gloucestershire A38 slip road to close for 'major' junction works
A busy slip road is to shut for more than four months as part of "major works" to ease congestion near a new housing B4008 Bristol Road in Hardwicke, Gloucester, will be closed at the A38 flyover from 9 June to 31 County Council said the closure will allow a new junction to be built at the Hunts Grove estate. "A diversion will be in place along the A38 and joining Bristol Road at the Cole Avenue junction," said Cllr Joe Harris, cabinet member for highways maintenance. When it is completed, the new junction will connect Hunts Grove with the A38 and comes after plans for 620 houses and a new school were proposed as part of the extension of the Hunts Grove development on the border of Gloucester and Stroud.
