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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
Six roads in or near Stroud to close amid works
SIX roads in or near Stroud are to be closed so works can take place. Gloucestershire County Council has announced the temporary closures from July 21 to August 7. Calf Way to B4070, The Camp, Stroud, will be shut from 8am on July 21 to 5pm on July 22 for Severn Trent Water works. The lane from Amberley Inn to Spriggs Well will be closed from 8am on July 22 to 4pm on July 24 for Severn Trent Water works. School Lane, Whitminster, will close between July 23 and July 25 for pole replacement, pole testing, and cabling works. Daneway Lane, Sapperton, is set to close between July 22 and July 25 for ground investigation works. A4173 Gloucester Road, Edge, will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm on August 7 for tree works. The junction at Marley Lane to Baker's Mill, Chalford, was originally closed for five days from July 7 for dangerous tree felling. This was not completed, so a closure order has been made that can last up to 18 months. Emergency access will be maintained on all roads except for Daneway Lane, where this will not be possible due to "excavations in the middle of the road." A council spokesperson said: "The council is aware of the disruption road closures cause and would like to apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused during these essential works. "We will make every effort to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum and that the works are completed as quickly as possible." For more information, contact Gloucestershire Highways on 08000 514 514 or visit Pedestrian access to premises on or next to the roads will be maintained. Alternative routes will be marked on site.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Scrap art installation adding beauty to Kashi crossings
1 2 3 4 5 6 Varanasi: An innovative beautification initiative is underway in the city through collaborative efforts of Varanasi development authority, Banaras locomotive works, ministry of railways, and ministry of culture. A total of 62 unique sculptures are being installed at various prominent locations, of which, 35 are already in place, while 27 sculptures will soon be the project, VDA vice chairman Pulkit Garg said crafted from scrap materials, the sculptures will not only convey message of environment conservation but also demonstrate how items considered useless can be transformed into something creative and beautiful. The sculptures embody themes such as women's empowerment, yoga, sports, millets, handicrafts, environmental protection and cultural heritage. Each piece reflects cultural, historical, or spiritual significance of its location, allowing tourists to understand the area's uniqueness without a guide. Garg said artwork made of stone, fibre and metal was being installed at 62 sites in the city as part of this plan. Sculptures will soon be placed at 27 more locations. Additionally, aspects like landscaping, greenery and night lighting are being considered for art of wooden toy installation has been placed on the airport premises along with a peacock. Artwork depicting Kathak dance and Tejas fighter jet are at the airport crossing, boxing, cricket and javelin throw at Harhua crossing, Bodhi tree at Sandaha Atal Chowk, agni stambh asana at Bhojubir, ghats at Circuit House, sunflowers at VDA premises, carpet weaver at Chowkaghat, abhikalpana on NIFT campus, Rudraksha with Hand at Rudraksha Convention Center, lion at Ring Road (Azamgarh) crossing, mother and child at district women's hospital, fish, dhammachakrat, tree for eternal life and guru shishya tradition at Sarnath, church near Lal Girja, three art models on BHU campus, one at Sant Ravidas Sampark Park, cricketer at Ring Road (Varanasi-Prayagraj junction), para-olympics at Sigra Stadium, yoga with folded hands at BR Ambedkar Chauraha, bull fighting at Manduadih Road, prabhat vachan at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, carpet makers at trade facility centre and a sitting Nandi (bull) at Maidagin initiative not only enhanced beauty of Varanasi but also highlighted the city's social and cultural values, said Garg, adding that by transforming scrap into art, these sculptures inspire the reuse of materials, marking a significant step towards sustainable development.
