Cheltenham Unplanned Road Closures
A log of unplanned lane and road closures on National Highways roads within 10 miles of Cheltenham, newest first.
Unplanned Closures Near Cheltenham
Not every closure on the roads around Cheltenham is planned weeks ahead. Lanes on the M5 and the major A roads are closed at short notice after incidents and breakdowns, and even a short closure can slow traffic. This page keeps a log of every unplanned lane and road closure on National Highways roads within 10 miles of Cheltenham since it started tracking them, with when each one started and ended.
For closures happening right now and for planned roadworks, see the roadworks page.
Data from the National Highways Road and Lane Closures service, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked every 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Counts as an Unplanned Closure?
- A lane or road on the M5, A417, A40 or A46 closed at short notice rather than for planned roadworks, for example after an incident or a breakdown, including lanes closed using overhead signs.
- Planned roadworks are listed on the roadworks page.
How Long Are Closures Kept Here?
- Every unplanned closure within 10 miles of Cheltenham is kept for two years from when it was last seen, newest first.
How Is the End Time Worked Out?
- National Highways reports when a closure ends. If a closure stops being reported before an end is given, the time it was last seen is used instead.
Can I Get Alerts?
- Yes. Subscribe to the unplanned closures feed in any RSS or feed reader to see each new closure, and when it ends.