A417 Gloucester - The Missing Link

Summary

Project Overview

Kier has been awarded a £460-million contract by National Highways to deliver the eagerly anticipated A417 "missing link" project near Birdlip. The completion of this project is expected to enhance safety and air quality, ensure more dependable journey times, and yield significant economic benefits for the county. Additionally, it will create new habitats and connections for local wildlife.

The proposed enhancements include:

A new 3.4-mile (5.4km) dual carriageway.

To the west of the Air Balloon roundabout, the new section will align with the current A417 corridor, while to the south and east, it will diverge from the existing road.

A new junction at Shab Hill to connect the A417 with the A436 towards Oxford and Birdlip.

A new junction near Cowley to replace the current Cowley roundabout.

The current A417 stretch between the Air Balloon and Cowley roundabouts will be repurposed, with parts transformed into paths for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and other sections maintained for local resident access.

Itinerary

16:00 – 16:20 Arrive on site, Introductions and refreshments

16:20 – 17:00 Presentation of the A417 Missing Link

17:00 – 17:15 Short break and Visitors Induction

17:15 – 17:45 Exclusion zone for all to look at Gloucestershire Way Crossing build/ photo opportunity

17:45 – 18:00 Q&A’s

Directions

Shab Valley Site compound, Birdlip, GL4 8JX

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From the A417 travelling towards the Air Balloon roundabout, take the left hand turning to Birdlip/Stroud – B4070

Take the first turning on the right – Barrow Wake

Continue along this route and take the first turning on the right, under the bridge

Continue for approx. half a mile and pass Acorn house, Kier signage on the outside

Wait at the works traffic signals for green and once through, take the first left turning into the site compound

Continue along the haul road, 10MPH and you will come to a small roundabout, take the right fork. The car park is in front of you and the long building towards the back of the car park is our location for the visit.

Members can gain 2 CIOB CPD points if you reflect on your learning from this activity.

*PPE*

We have been advised that PPE is not required for this visit.

Fees

CIOB Member free of charge, all other attendees £17

Contact

Natalie Breakspear

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol Hub

+44 (0) 1344 630834

[email protected]