A40 Over Bridge Roadworks
A40 Over Bridge Roadworks: Planning Your Visit to Over Farm
A40 Over Bridge Roadworks Updates
Over Farm access: planning your visit
A40 Over Bridge Roadworks: Planning Your Visit to Over Farm
Roadworks are taking place on the A40 at Over Bridge, close to Over Farm, from June 2026 until spring/March 2027.
The farm, farm shop, café, Countryside Adventure and seasonal events remain open as usual, but you may just need to allow a little extra travel time.
We’re still here and still easy to find. It’s the roads that are being worked on, not us. Phew! Use this page to check the live traffic feed, get the latest roadworks updates and understand Over Farm access, to help you plan your visit.
Over Farm is located on the A40 at Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB, just one mile from Gloucester city centre, with free parking on site.
Over Bridge Traffic Right Now - Live Feed
Use our live traffic camera to see how things are moving near Over Farm before you travel. It’s especially handy during weekends, school holidays, seasonal events and the morning or afternoon rush.
The live feed is provided to help with journey planning during the A40 Over Bridge roadworks. Please also follow road signs and check official National Highways travel updates and your map app before making longer journeys.
Latest Over Bridge Traffic Update
Last updated: 02/07/26
How to save time if shopping at Over Farm Market during the A40 works?
If you are a farm shop customer who has battled your way through the traffic to shop with us (thank you!), then you are welcome to use our exit track for the farm park to save you getting back in the traffic.
Check out the image below and follow the purple arrows.
Everything We Know About The Roadworks So Far
National Highways is carrying out essential repair and maintenance work on Over Bridge, which carries the A40 over the River Severn. The scheme is expected to run from 29 June 2026 until March 2027.
National Highways has advised that the work is expected to cause significant delays in the area, especially at peak travel times, and drivers are encouraged to plan journeys in advance.
The slip road linking the A417 Over Causeway to the A40 westbound is closed 24/7 for the duration of the scheme. Drivers travelling from the A417 onto the A40 westbound will need to join via the roundabout.
During all phases, westbound drivers will not be able to turn right into Over Farm, Toby Carvery or Horseshoe Drive and will need to continue to Highnam Roundabout to turn around safely.
The A40 will remain open for most* of the works, with lane closures, contraflow arrangements and a 30mph speed limit used at different stages.
*National Highways expects up to six more overnight closures as below, with no more than two consecutive nights at any one time. During full overnight closures, National Highways says a signed diversion will be in place via the A417, A449 and A40. Please follow official diversion signs rather than sat nav instructions during closures.
20 and 21 July, 8pm – 6am
27 July, 8pm – 6am
8 October, 8pm – 6am
4 January 2027, 8pm – 6am
February – March 2027 (date TBC)
Check the live traffic camera before you travel!
Contraflow for the first half of the works - July - October 2026
Contraflow for the second half of the works - October 2026 - February 2027
How To Get To Countryside Adventure And Over Farm
Coming from Gloucester
Please note that the slip road from the A417 Over Causeway to the A40 westbound is closed 24/7 during the Over Bridge roadworks. Use the roundabout to join the A40 westbound instead.
Over Farm is just one mile from Gloucester city centre. However, during the road works, you will have to go to the Highnam roundabout and double back on yourself, then follow the same instructions as below.
Coming from Newent / Forest of Dean / Highnam
From the Highnam lights, merge into the contraflow, follow signs and enter the farm shop using the last turning before entering the contraflow.
Is Over Farm Still Open During The A40 Roadworks At Over Bridge?
Yes! We’re open and ready to welcome you.
The roadworks may make the traffic a little more wriggly than usual, but Over Farm, Over Farm Market, the café, Countryside Adventure and our seasonal events are all continuing as normal.
Everything at Countryside Adventure is still included in your entry fee, so once you arrive, you can relax, run wild, meet the animals, bounce, play, ride, explore and have a proper farm day out. A small delay getting here calls for an even bigger adventure! (That’s farm maths.)
Over Farm Access FAQs During A40 Roadworks
Can I still get to Over Farm during the A40 roadworks?
Yes. Access to Over Farm is being maintained. Some routes may take a little longer and right turns will be restricted, so please allow extra travel time and keep checking this page and National Highways for updates. National Highways has confirmed that access to homes and businesses will be maintained, although short diversions via nearby roundabouts will be required.
Will I be able to turn into Over Farm from the A40?
During the work, westbound (towards the Forest and Newent) drivers will not be able to turn right into Over Farm and will need to continue to Highnam Roundabout, turn around, and approach safely from the correct direction.
Is the farm shop open?
Yes. Over Farm Market remains open, with farm-grown produce, local meats, homemade treats, fresh fruit and veg, and plenty of local and artisan food and drink.
Is Over Farm café open?
Yes. Our cosy café at the back of Over Farm Market remains open for hot drinks and proper farm food.
Is Countryside Adventure open?
Yes. Countryside Adventure remains open on scheduled dates, with acres of outdoor fun, animals, play areas, tractor trailer rides, quad trains, bouncy pillows, mini golf and more included in your ticket.
Find out more about Countryside Adventure
Is Over Barn wedding and events venue open?
Absolutely. If you’ve got an event booked at Over Barn, we’ll communicate directly with you about the roadworks. Please make sure you let your guests know to set out a little earlier than previously expected. The good news for couples looking for a gorgeous wedding venue is that the roadworks are expected to be wrapped up in spring 2027!
Will the roadworks affect seasonal events?
From PYO to Pumpkin Festival and everything else, our seasonal events are going ahead as planned (unless we say otherwise). For busy event days, we recommend allowing extra travel time and checking the live camera before setting off.
Is parking still available at Over Farm?
Yes. We still have free parking on site. Once you arrive, follow signs or our friendly team to the right parking area.
Are buses affected by the Over Bridge A40 roadworks?
National Highways says the A40 will remain open for most works, so bus services are expected to run as normal. Up to seven overnight closures are expected, but National Highways says these should not affect buses as no overnight routes operate.
Proposed temporary bus stops are:
How can I get to you walking and cycling?
During the works, the pedestrian and cycle route under the bridge will be open, and of course, the route to Highnam and Maismore will still be open.
See the map below for the route under the bridge.
What postcode should I use to travel to Over Farm and Countryside Adventure?
Check the live traffic feed and National Highways updates, then use GL2 8DB for Over Farm, Over, Gloucester. Here’s the link for directions in Google Maps.
If you’ve got any questions about our farm shop or events, please get in touch with our friendly team.
For enquiries about the roadworks themselves, please contact National Highways. Gloucestershire County Council lists National Highways contact details as ku.oc.syawhgihlanoitan@ofni and 0300 123 5000.
Visit Our Farm Park
Countryside Adventure is an award-winning farm park just outside Gloucester City Centre. With oodles to do and everything included in entry, this is a whole day’s entertainment for all the family – sorted!
Pick Your Own
From strawberries to sunflowers, our Pick Your Own fields open periodically from May to late August. Come October, it’s time for Pumpkin Festival; the west’s favourite pumpkin picking experience… day AND night!
Wedding and Events Barn
Looking for a beautiful backdrop for a wonderful wedding or memorable event? Visit Over Barn, our 19th century grain barn, which has brought so much joy to endless couples and groups over the years.