Rushmire Hill - Upcoming works and road closure

Summary

The B4058, Rushmire Hill, connects Wotton-under-Edge with Nailsworth, Stroud and Tetbury.

Over the years Rushmire Hill has been subject to repeat disruption due to unstable ground below a section of the road.

GCC have been closely monitoring and investigating since 2016 and different phases of resurfacing have been carried out to maintain road access.

Highways will now carry out a large-scale repair to ensure the long-term stability of the road.

The road will be closed from 6th January 2025 to 4th July 2025 to allow for works to take place.

The published diversion and signage will be via Dursley.

If you should require further information please email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Technical Overview

Rushmire Hill Geotechnical Remediation

Rushmire Hill is in South Gloucestershire, near Wotton-under-Edge, approximately 1.2 km south of Cotswold Edge Golf Course. The works are required to stabilise the B4058 carriageway, which has historically suffered deterioration from ground movement. Remediation works will include sheet piling along the GCC owned verge, verge and carriageway reconstruction. Site clearance will also be required to facilitate the piling works.

Summary of Construction Phase key deliverables are as follows:-

• Site clearance including tree clearance over approx. 255m, 3.5m width.
• Sheet piling installation along an approx. 255m length of verge.
• Partial carriageway reconstruction of the northbound carriageway over 280m.
• Carriageway resurfacing over approx. 300m
• Ground investigation including the installation of 3 no. inclinometers and 1 no. slotted standpipe in the carriageway
• Traffic Management during the construction works.
• Maintain residents’ access during the construction works.