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The route

Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements between St Ann's Way / Bristol Road and Cole Avenue.

Route

The route will run between the St Ann Way / Bristol Road junction and Cole Avenue, linking into Tuffley Lane, and provide a direct connection to both recently completed and planned sections of walking and cycling improvements through Gloucester City Centre.

The proposed route travels along Stroud Road, King Edward's Avenue, The Oval, through Tuffley Park, Podsmead Place, Laburnum Road, Podsmead Road and alongside Cole Avenue where it will link to Tuffley Lane.

This route connects large residential areas with the city centre, Quays and Docks as well as key destinations including schools such as The Crypt School and Linden Primary School, and green spaces such as The Lannett, The Oval, Tuffley Park and Scott Avenue Open Space.

The route improvements will include:

  • New segregated cycleway.
  • Pedestrian route improvements.
  • New and improved crossing facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, including new signalised crossings at junctions and at access points to Tuffley Park and The Lannett.
  • Proposed new surfaced cycle and footway through Tuffley Park.
  • Improved pedestrian access to public transport.

Overview

  • Forms part of the wider Gloucestershire Cycle Spine, strengthening connections between housing and schools, parks, City Centre, Quays and Docks.
  • Informed by planning and feasibility work, targeting a high-demand corridor where improvements can deliver the greatest benefits.
  • Responds to a busy, constrained section, supporting competing movements including general traffic, buses, and local trips.
  • Delivers infrastructure upgrades, segregated two-way cycleways, zebra crossings and junction tables to enhance safety and clarity.
  • Addresses gaps in existing provision, which currently favour more confident users despite strong demand for walking and cycling.
  • Improves access and inclusion, making the route safer and inclusive for a range of users supporting increased active travel.

Three options are being presented for The Oval:

Option 1: A one-way traffic flow is introduced around The Oval park in a clockwise direction, with the new segregated two-way cycleway continuing along the west side of The Oval. 

​This enables the segregated two-way cycleway to continue along the most direct route.

​Option 2: A mixed travel street is introduced on the west side of The Oval, with two-way traffic flow remaining​.

This would provide a safer street for pedestrians and cyclists. Measures would be introduced to slow vehicles. Cyclists would be able to remain travelling on the most direct route. Two-way traffic flow would remain around The Oval.​

With these measures being introduced on the main through route for vehicles, the route may become less desirable and convenient for motorists, leading to a reduction in through traffic. ​
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Option 3: A mixed travel street is introduced on the east side of The Oval, with two-way traffic flow remaining​.

This would provide a safer street for pedestrians and cyclists. Measures would be introduced to slow vehicles.. Two-way traffic flow would remain around The Oval

Please see scheme plan drawings for more details on the three options.

Three options are being presented for The Oval:

Option 1: A one-way traffic flow is introduced around The Oval park in a clockwise direction, with the new segregated two-way cycleway continuing along the west side of The Oval. 

​This enables the segregated two-way cycleway to continue along the most direct route.

​Option 2: A mixed travel street is introduced on the west side of The Oval, with two-way traffic flow remaining​.

This would provide a safer street for pedestrians and cyclists. Measures would be introduced to slow vehicles. Cyclists would be able to remain travelling on the most direct route. Two-way traffic flow would remain around The Oval.​

With these measures being introduced on the main through route for vehicles, the route may become less desirable and convenient for motorists, leading to a reduction in through traffic. ​
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Option 3: A mixed travel street is introduced on the east side of The Oval, with two-way traffic flow remaining​.

This would provide a safer street for pedestrians and cyclists. Measures would be introduced to slow vehicles.. Two-way traffic flow would remain around The Oval

Please see scheme plan drawings for more details on the three options.

Public share events are being held on Wednesday 19th August and Wednesday 2nd September 2026. This will provide an opportunity for anyone to come and view scheme information and plan drawings and speak to members of the project team.

Details of the event can be found below and here: St Anns Way To Cole Avenue Event Flyer

A period will follow the event for people to make comments on the scheme via an online survey which will be available from this website, or by sending comments via email to majorprojects@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

Public share events are being held on Wednesday 19th August and Wednesday 2nd September 2026. This will provide an opportunity for anyone to come and view scheme information and plan drawings and speak to members of the project team.

Details of the event can be found below and here: St Anns Way To Cole Avenue Event Flyer

A period will follow the event for people to make comments on the scheme via an online survey which will be available from this website, or by sending comments via email to majorprojects@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

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