Cheltenham traffic and travel
Road closures, crashes, roadworks and train delays in and around Cheltenham, newest first. Each update links to its official source, such as National Highways.
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- link road from M5 J11A southbound to A417 southbound: 1 of 2 lanes closed, expected to clear between 1.15pm and 1.30pm National HighwaysCleared
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Cheltenham racegoers told to arrive early as Microsoft outage delays e-tickets
E-tickets sent to Outlook and Hotmail addresses were held up by Friday's Microsoft outage. The racecourse says staff on course will help and tickets are on sale at the gate.
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Charlton Kings
Charlton Kings Roadworks: Road Closures and Traffic Orders Near Charlton Kings
Charlton Kings roadworks: no temporary traffic orders in force within 3 km of Charlton Kings right now. Checked every morning from the council's notices.
Roads
M5 J10 slip roads to shut for about two years from 2027
M5 J10's northbound entry and southbound exit slips close from early 2027 for about two years. The signed diversions, and five drop-in dates in November.
Travel
Cheltenham to London trains: no Paddington on 28-29 Nov
No GWR trains run to or from Paddington on 28-29 Nov or 27 Dec to 3 Jan. Cheltenham passengers must change at Swindon or Bristol Parkway, National Rail says.
Parking
Cheltenham Zone 15 parking made permanent, no objections
Cheltenham Zone 15 parking became permanent on 9 September after six months with no objections. Match-day controls on five roads, four streets freed.
Charlton Kings
A40 Charlton Kings: 40mph plan after 17 collisions
Gloucestershire proposes 40mph and 50mph on 2,420m of the A40 at Charlton Kings after 17 injury collisions in five years. Comments close 11 September.
Transport
Cheltenham EV charging: 85p a kWh at St James Street
Cheltenham's second ultra-rapid hub has opened at St James Street car park: 10 bays, 85p per kWh or 80p on the app, and the parking tariff runs on top.
Travel
Cheltenham Christmas Trains and Buses: Dates So Far
GWR trains finish by 21:30 on Christmas Eve, none run on 25 or 26 Dec, and none reach Paddington 27 Dec to 3 Jan. New Street is shut 24, 27 and 28 Dec.