Gloucestershire County Council has confirmed a series of temporary road and footway closures across the Forest of Dean district to allow essential infrastructure, drainage, and resurfacing works. Motorists and residents are advised to plan ahead as several routes will be affected throughout December 2025 and into early January 2026.

Major works in Coleford and area

Ellwood Road in Milkwall will be closed from December 8 until Christmas Eve for infrastructure improvements. The closure spans approximately 180 metres from the property known as ‘Tara’ to Station Road. Pedestrian and emergency access will remain available.

Nearby, Bromley Road in Ellwood will also shut for drainage works on December 10-11, while the C357 road from Swanpool Wood to Almhouse Road will close for resurfacing on

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