Road closure – A424 from Stow to county border near Burford – 5-16 October

Ash Dieback – In Collaboration with Openreach & National Grid

What: Temporary Traffic Order to close the road for essential Ash Dieback tree work.
Where: A424 – Stow-on-the-Wold to County Border (nr Burford) (see the attached for details of the exact location
When: 5-16 October 2026 inclusive (excluding weekends) – from 09.30 to 15.30 daily.

On behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, we advise you that we are due to be conducting essential work at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.

Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse on to the road causing harm and injury. This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.

If you have any queries, please refer to the letter attached to this email, the Frequently Asked Questions on our web page link; Ash Dieback Road Closure FAQ/Highways, contact us on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

Laura Dennis
Ash Dieback Officer
AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG