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A417 and M5: Major incident blocks key routes
A417 and M5: Major incident blocks key routes: A serious crash has caused several key routes to be shut in Gloucestershire, including the A417 at the Air Balloon ...
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Notorious A417 no longer has a 'missing link' as today marks long-awaited ...
Notorious A417 no longer has a 'missing link' as today marks long-awaited milestone
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/notorious-a417-no-longer-missing-11160837
Where does the A417 Missing Link carriageway name come from?
Where does the A417 Missing Link carriageway name come from?: The nickname refers to the notorious single-carriageway bottleneck between the Brockworth bypass ...
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We drove the new A417 Missing Link on opening day but got stuck in traffic
We drove the new A417 Missing Link on opening day but got stuck in traffic: It took a frustrating 45 minutes to drive two miles - but hopefully the congestion ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/drove-new-a417-missing-link-11047465
LIVE: Vehicle fire blocks A417 near Cirencester
LIVE: Vehicle fire blocks A417 near Cirencester: A vehicle fire has blocked the A417 between the A429 (Cirencester) and A436 (Air Balloon) ...
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All diversion routes while A417 closed by crash
All diversion routes while A417 closed by crash: A serious crash between a lorry and a car has blocked several roads
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/diversion-routes-a417-closed-crash-10789240
LIVE: A417 traffic after Air Balloon Roundabout incident
LIVE: A417 traffic after Air Balloon Roundabout incident: An incident near the Air Balloon Roundabout has sparked major delays for commuters
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Widescreen A417 aerial footage shows full length of bypass being built to ...
Widescreen A417 aerial footage shows full length of bypass being built to boost M5 traffic links
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/widescreen-a417-aerial-footage-shows-10591409
A417 flyover video shows huge scale of new dual carriageway being built ...
A417 flyover video shows huge scale of new dual carriageway being built and where famous pub used to be
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/a417-flyover-video-shows-huge-10583172
Huge delays after vehicle leaves carriageway as weekend getaway begins
Huge delays after vehicle leaves carriageway as weekend getaway begins: Incident affecting traffic heading south with congestion back to Cribbs Causeway
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M5 hit by 'severe delays' as 'traffic problem' causes long tailbacks
M5 hit by 'severe delays' as 'traffic problem' causes long tailbacks: Incident between junction 12 and junction 11
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M5 crash heading towards Gloucestershire causing delays
M5 crash heading towards Gloucestershire causing delays: It's one of two crashes on the M5 this morning
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/m5-traffic-live-crash-heading-10560181
More A417 closures to send motorists on long 10-mile overnight diversion
More A417 closures to send motorists on long 10-mile overnight diversion: People have been urged to follow the signed alternative route
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/more-a417-closures-send-motorists-10524227
Updates as vehicle overturns and rush-hour hits A-roads in Gloucestershire
Updates as vehicle overturns and rush-hour hits A-roads in Gloucestershire: There has also been a crash on the M5 near Bristol
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/traffic-live-vehicle-overturns-rush-10485002
Incredible A417 Missing Link connecting two major Gloucestershire ...
Incredible A417 Missing Link connecting two major Gloucestershire motorways: The A417 Missing Link project is one of the most significant road developments in ...
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Full list of latest A417 closure dates including two weekends
Full list of latest A417 closure dates including two weekends: There will also be overnight closures as the Missing Link work continues between the A46 junction ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/full-list-latest-a417-closure-10268089
Key FactsA417 closures scheduled for two weekends and overnight works
Jun 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gloucestershirelive.co.uk
  • The first full closure runs from 9pm on Saturday, June 21, until 6am on Monday, June 23.

  • Overnight closures are scheduled from June 29 through July 4, each night between 9pm and 6am.

  • A second full closure is planned from 11pm on Friday, July 4, until 6am on Monday, July 7.

  • A signposted official diversion of 10 miles will be provided for the two-mile closed section.
  • "We understand that some noise from these works could potentially be heard from nearby properties, and we’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."— National Highways (in a letter to residents about the A417 closure; context: acknowledging potential noise and apologising for any inconvenience)
Traffic diverted as multi-vehicle crash closes major road and causes long ...
Traffic diverted as multi-vehicle crash closes major road and causes long delays: A key road near Gloucester has been closed in both directions
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