A419/A417 question

[No Longer Posh Red]

We're off up to Telford tomorrow, and just wondered if the Road from Swindon to the M5 at Gloucester is OK at the moment.

I recall somewhere that there were issues with the 419 around Swindon & that the 417 was a bit of a mare around Birdlip.

Any help gratefully received

[4D]

They're doing some major works there, but it takes slightly longer than normal due to speed restrictions

[theakston2k]

It’s not a lot different at the moment, just watch out for night closures. There’s 2 sections with 40mph speed limits at either end with average speed cameras so just make sure you don’t go over 40 in the parts with the speed restrictions.

[Batch]

Full weekend closure 30 may- June 2.

Should be able to avoid by going down the old birdlip hill.

As said delays generally no different to before, but there are occasions it's terrible. Evenings from Gloucester towards Swindon is great.


https://www.leckhamptonwithwardenhill-pc.gov.uk/news/2025/05/a417-weekend-closure