SEVERAL road closures will be in place in Nailsworth while work is being done to help prevent flooding in the town.

The county council will be working on a range of measures that aim to alleviate the impact of flooding in the future.

The drainage of surface water will be improved by providing a flow route to Nailsworth Stream, so the water does not pool in the centre of the town.

New drains will be installed and a cattle grid will be converted so it can hold and slowly release flood water.

Work will start on 12 September and is due to last for up to seven weeks, with the project expected to be completed by the end of October.

Some road closures will be necessary during the works, but access to properties will be maintained for residents and businesses and a signposted diversion will be in place.

Where and when works will take place 

12-19 Sept

George St (between Morrisons access and junction with Pensile Road)

24 hr closure

Drainage improvements to cattle grid

19-26 Sept

George St (between junction with A46 and Morrisons Access)

24 hr closure

Drainage and pedestrian island improvements

26-30 Sept

Spring Hill (between A46 and junction with Old Market)

24 hr closure with 2 way lights to control traffic going into Old Market

Drainage and pedestrian island improvements

3 to 21 October

A46 – all arms approaching roundabout

4 way traffic signals

Drainage and pedestrian island improvements

24-28 October (approximate dates as this will be at the end of all other works)

A46

Full night time road closure

Lining works on roundabout and Fountain Street (the week will be booked for the works as they are weather dependent but only likely to be closed for 3 of these nights)