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Cotswolds road shut for six hours after crash

9 Oct 2026

Cotswolds road shut for six hours after crash

Summary

A road through the Cotswolds was closed for more than six hours after a crash. The A417 was shut in both directions at Meysey Hampton, between Cirencester and Fairford, after a collision was reported at around 11.50am on Thursday, October 9. A crash investigation was carried out at the scene.

Details

Traffic monitor Inrix reports: “A417 in both directions closed due to accident investigation work from High Street to Marston Hill.” According to Inrix, the road reopened by around 7am on Friday, October 9. We will keep you updated with our live blog below. Send us information or pictures if it is safe to do so here .


Report source: Gloucestershire Live

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