Road Closures in and around the Forest of Dean: An Overview of National Highways' Maintenance Works

National Highways has announced a list of 16 road closures across various routes in and around the Forest of Dean for the upcoming week, with six expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. These closures are part of ongoing maintenance works to ensure the safety and efficiency of the roads.

Key Takeaways:

• 16 road closures in total have been announced by National Highways across various routes in the Forest of Dean area, with six expected to cause moderate delays.
• Three road closures are already in place, including the A40 from Bridwood to July 28, the M50 from July 25 to July 31, and the A40 from Dixton Roundabout to Whitchurch junction from October 29 2024 to August 22 2025.
• A further 13 road closures are scheduled to begin over the next two weeks, including the A40 from Stratville, the A449 from July 28 2025 to May 14 2026, and the M5 from July 30 to July 31.
• National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.
• Stick Man comes to life in the Forest of Dean this summer, while the Forest of Dean Villages have been recognized at the Gloucestershire Village of the Year 2025 awards.
• Missing girl found safe and well in the Forest of Dean.

Statistics:

• 16 road closures announced by National Highways in the Forest of Dean area.
• Six road closures expected to cause moderate delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour.
• Three road closures already in place: A40 from Bridwood to July 28, M50 from July 25 to July 31, and the A40 from Dixton Roundabout to Whitchurch junction from October 29 2024 to August 22 2025.
• A further 13 road closures scheduled to begin over the next two weeks.

Sources:

• [www.theforestreview.co.uk](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/topic/forest-of-dean](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/topic/forest-of-dean)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/topic/national-highways](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/topic/national-highways)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/entertainment/stick-man-comes-to-life-in-the-forest-of-dean-this-summer-814394](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/entertainment/stick-man-comes-to-life-in-the-forest-of-dean-this-summer-814394)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/forest-of-dean-villages-acclaimed-at-gloucestershire-village-of-the-year-2025-814935](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/forest-of-dean-villages-acclaimed-at-gloucestershire-village-of-the-year-2025-814935)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/missing-girl-12-found-safe-after-police-appeal-in-forest-of-dean-814814](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/missing-girl-12-found-safe-after-police-appeal-in-forest-of-dean-814814)
• [www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/appeal-to-find-missing-12-year-old-girl-in-forest-of-dean-814773](http://www.theforestreview.co.uk/news/appeal-to-find-missing-12-year-old-girl-in-forest-of-dean-814773)