Roadworks Information and Planned Road Closures
Black Dog Way and London Road walking and cycling improvements
May 2026; Source: Montel Civil Engineering
Construction is underway at the Black Dog Way junction, having started on 9 February. A Meet the Contractor event took place on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at Gloucester Heritage Hub, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester GL1 3DW.
Lane widths have been reduced on approaches to the junction and a temporary mini roundabout installed. From the start of the project, turning right from London Road onto Black Dog Way is no longer available, and this change is now permanent. This measure is essential for maintaining junction capacity, improving traffic flow and protecting priority for buses and emergency vehicles.
An overview of the proposed phases of work can be found here.
🚴Information for cyclists🚴
Northgate Street is closed to all traffic during construction, including cyclists. If you are travelling in this direction via London Road, please dismount where indicated and follow the pedestrian diversion using the footway.
Thank you for your patience while these improvements are carried out.
🚌 Great Western Road Bus Stop (outside Esso Garage) – Closure
The Great Western Road bus stop on London Road (outside the Esso Garage) was closed on 3 April 2026. This stop has been permanently removed, with a new replacement stop to be provided on Northgate Street as part of the project. Passengers travelling to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital should use the Depot bus stop as the nearest alternative.
🚌 Great Western Road Bus Stop (outside Badham's Pharmacy) – Temporary suspension
The bus stop on London Road outside the Badham’s Pharmacy has been temporarily suspended from 26 June to allow for trial holes and pavement works. The nearest bus stop is the Depot bus stop.
Emergency excavation works were undertaken by National Grid within an area of previously completed scheme works. These works were unplanned and were required in response to a power fault affecting the local area.
As the excavation was carried out by the utility company to address an emergency issue, the reinstatement of the affected area will be completed by National Grid at their own expense. We will continue to monitor the situation and liaise with the utility company to ensure the reinstatement is carried out to the appropriate standard.
Temporary Traffic Layout - mini-roundabout
This arrangement will remain in place until later phases of the project, when the permanent junction layout and traffic signals are reinstated.
The temporary mini‑roundabout is a tried and tested way of managing traffic during construction. It has been used successfully on other busy routes, such as the B4063 and the A435, helping to keep vehicles moving while work takes place.
We kindly ask drivers to approach the junction with care as everyone gets used to the temporary layout.
🚦To help people cross safely, temporary signal‑controlled pedestrian crossings are in place. Please note that these signals are only for pedestrian crossings, they do not control the roundabout. Drivers should continue to follow normal roundabout rules and give way as usual.
Phase 4 works: temporary one-way system continuing until late November 2026
London Road and Alvin Street will continue to operate as a temporary one-way system until late November 2026.
London Road will remain closed westbound, for traffic travelling towards the Black Dog Way/Bruton Way junction and the city centre, between Great Western Road and the Black Dog Way/Bruton Way junction. Eastbound traffic will remain open throughout the works, and a clearly signed diversion route will be in place to help road users navigate the area.
There will also be no vehicular access onto Alvin Street from the Kingsholm Road direction. This restriction applies to all road users, including residents.
Why the one-way system is needed
The temporary traffic management measures are in place to protect both the public and the workforce while construction continues. We recognise that these arrangements may cause some inconvenience; however, the limited road width means it is not possible to safely maintain two-way traffic during this phase of the works.
Working area and pedestrian arrangements from 17 September 2026
Construction has now moved to Phase 4, with works continuing outside the Esso Garage, opposite the Great Western Road junction. The pedestrian crossing facility on Black Dog Way will be relocated to Bruton Way, and the pedestrian route will be diverted onto the southern footway.
Existing pedestrian crossings on London Road will remain in operation. However, the crossing point between Great Western Road and Alvin Street will be relocated and sited between Alvin Street and Oxford Street to support safe pedestrian movement throughout the works.
Hospital access and signage
We recognise the importance of maintaining clear and convenient access for hospital visitors and staff. We are working to introduce additional signage along the diversion routes to help make journeys as straightforward as possible.
Where to find the traffic management plan
A plan showing the working areas, pedestrian routes and official traffic diversion routes is available in the Traffic Management section of this webpage.
Additional travel advice to drivers
- Drivers travelling from Walls Roundabout (east and northeast) are advised to use Eastern Avenue and Metz Way.
- Drivers approaching from the A40 and Cheltenham Road (east) are encouraged to remain on the A40 via Longford Roundabout or use Estcourt Road via Kingsholm Road Roundabout.
- Drivers leaving Gloucester Royal Hospital are advised to travel via Great Western Road and Horton Road.
Contractor Newsletters:
Southgate Street
The permanent pedestrian crossing near the Tall Ship could not be delivered at this stage due to issues with underground utilities. It will now be included in the next phase of Southgate Street improvements, planned for later this year. Until then, the current arrangements continue to provide a safe and reliable place to cross.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout these improvements.
Contractor Information
Montel Civil Engineering
Phone: 01905 425468
Email: customerservice@montel-group.com