Road closure needed for essential tree works at Stratford Park

A section of Stratford Road in Stroud will be closed for two days in September to allow essential tree works and inspections to be carried out in Stratford Park.

The road will be closed on Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September, between 7am and 6pm, from the Tesco roundabout to the roundabout at the entrance to Stratford Park.

The closure is required to enable specialist contractors to safely undertake essential tree works on trees that overhang the carriageway, as well as carrying out more detailed inspections of a number of significant trees within the park.

All proposed works have been approved through the planning process and are necessary because the trees are located within a conservation area.

Stroud District Council acknowledges that the closure will cause some disruption and has scheduled the works over a weekend to help reduce the impact on weekday traffic. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys during the closure period. 

Vehicular access to Stratford Park, Active Lifestyles Stroud and The Museum in the Park will be available only from the Paganhill direction.

Angela Gillingham, Head of Community Services for Stroud District Council said:

"Stratford Park is home to some of the finest and most significant mature trees in the district. Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the long-term health of these trees and the safety of park visitors and road users.

"We appreciate the disruption this temporary road closure may cause and would like to thank residents and motorists for their patience and understanding while these important works are carried out."

Stratford Park is a 56-acre park owned and managed by Stroud District Council and boasts one of the finest collections of mature trees in the region. Its collection rivals that of nearby Westonbirt Arboretum, and it is believed that several specimens were acquired through a shared order with Westonbirt in the late 1890s.

The park is home to more than 800 trees, including notable examples of Cedar of Lebanon, Monkey Puzzle, Wellingtonia, and Indian Bean Tree among others.

The works will help protect and preserve this important collection for future generations while ensuring the safety of everyone who uses the park and surrounding roads.

Diversion signs will be in place, and residents are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel during the closure period. 

Please note: the original road closure signs displayed the incorrect dates. These have now been corrected.

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