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The month of April has been very busy with all systems go on the early-works. Ensuring the works can take place, the ecologists are busy on site completing their checks and final surveys.
Prior to the soil stripping for the archaeology works, skylark checks were completed to ensure there were no nests within the works area. Kite hawks have also been set up in the area to discourage skylarks from using the field to nest, these kites mimic the flight behaviour of larger birds of prey.
Now we are in nesting bird season it isn’t just skylarks to be aware of, most birds will be nesting, whether it’s on the ground, in trees or even in machinery. Birds will nest in the UK until early-September.
The reptile fencing is now almost complete and combined with the recent warm weather, this means the reptile translocations can begin.
Reptiles, such as adders, slow worms, common lizards, and grass snakes will be moved into our receptor sites.
As part of the reptile translocations, a small number of adders will be tagged before they are released. Radio-tags are attached to the adders with glue, and these will stay on the adders until they shed their skin later on in the year. This will provide some very interesting and much needed data to see how far the individuals travel in their new locations.
What’s coming up?
As we move through May and the weather starts to get warmer, many species will be even more active on site, and we must be even more vigilant when working to ensure none are impacted by the works.
Badger cubs will be old enough to emerge out of their setts above ground. Roman snails will be active and begin mating and great crested newts will have almost completed their mass migrations to their breeding ponds. Bats will also emerge to feed regularly during the night, with the best times to see them at dusk and dawn.
If you would like further information about the scheme, you can visit our website or contact us using one of the following methods
• By email: a417missinglink@highwaysengland.co.uk
• By phone: 0300 123 5000
• Website: nationalhighways.co.uk/a417-missing-link
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Dear Stakeholders and Residents
We will have a full closure on the A417 starting 11 April for 4 shifts between 21:00 and 06:00 – please see below for information
Crickley Hill Full Closure
When: Tuesday 11 April – Friday 14 April 2023 – 4 shifts
Time: 21:00pm – 06:00am
Where: A46 Brockworth to Air Balloon Roundabout
Why: Barrier Inspection, Surveys and Ground Investigations
Full diversion in place
Diversion
A46-A40-A436The Gloucester County Council closure on Charlton Hill (A435) to repair the land slip is currently out day and night until the end of the September 2023 inclusive of weekends and sends traffic down the A436, A417 and A46. For four nights, starting on Tuesday 11 April, between the hours of 2100 and 0600, we will be altering the existing diversion to send traffic on the A436 and A40 via Andoversford and closing the A417 between A46/Brockworth and the Air Balloon roundabout.
We have agreed with Gloucester County Council to use the extended diversion as Charlton Hill (A435) is currently not safe for traffic. Please note - this route is only for closures required while Gloucester County Council’s, Charlton Hill Land Slip closure is installed ending September 2023.
Cirencester Road GL3 4TX
When: Tuesday 11 April – Friday 14 April 2023
Time: 07:00am – 17:00pm
Where: Cirencester Road
Why: to provide safe access and egress for site traffic
TM: Traffic signals to control the traffic to allow plant to manoeuvre at location. Operative controlled and operational when needed to allow plant into and out of site entrance.
Cowley End of A417
When: Thursday 13 April – One night
Time: 20:00pm – 06:00am
Where: A417 Cowley end of scheme
Why: Vehicle Restraint System inspection and topographical survey
TM: Lane 2 closure only on the north and southbound carriageways. Once finished in central reserve, we will remove Traffic Management and reinstall lane 1 closure at same location. Traffic will be able to proceed in the remaining open lane - no diversion needed and through roads to villages open.
Please note that these works are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
There will be the opportunity for our customers to receive weekly updates on all works information, closures, and any diversions in place. If you would like to be included, we would ask that you please email A417SchemeEnquiries@kier.co.uk to be added to the database for future information.
If you would like further information about the scheme, you can visit our website or contact us using one of the following methods
• By email: a417missinglink@highwaysengland.co.uk
• By phone: 0300 123 5000
• Website: nationalhighways.co.uk/a417-missing-link
• Twitter: @HighwaysSWEST
Facebook: Facebook@highwaysSWEST