A KEY ROAD near Stroud is to close for more than two weeks while 'investigation and repair work' is undertaken. 

A road closure was previously in place on the A46 at the Pincot Lane / Wragg Castle Lane junction, around 2.5km south of Painswick.

Gloucestershire County Council said that on March 7 that a 'hole was found beneath the road and temporary traffic lights were installed'.  

The council added that 'technical inspections were carried out and on 11 March and the road was closed for safety reasons as cracks ha also been found at this location.'

The works were completed by Thursday, April 18 and the road reopen with traffic lights. 

The council is now set to put a full 24/7 closure on the road between Monday, July 29 and Thursday, August 16 for further works.  

A statement on their website said: "A road closure will be in place 24/7 along the A46 Painswick road, between the junction with the A4713 and Pincot Lane. 

"We appreciate road closures are inconvenient, but to keep everyone safe, in this case it is necessary. We have planned the work so we can be in and out as quickly as possible. 

"The work is planned to take place between 29 July - 16 August 2024 but because elements of the work are weather dependent the dates could be subject to change."

"A diversion route will be signposted (pictured below).

"Please note the diversion route is designed to include a similar class of road to the A46, to accommodate larger vehicles.

"We ask all drivers to follow the signed diversion route to avoid congestion on smaller local lanes. 

Map showing diversion route

"We will undertake an investigation of the culvert running underneath the carriageway.

"Where possible we will also use the closure to carry out any other repairs required. 

"This is a continuation of work started previously during the winter in response to cracking that developed in the road." 

For more details visit - tinyurl.com/254a7pb4