A417 drivers going through closed section to be finedThey may be fined up to £1,000View Image A417 between the A40 and Maisemore. (Image: Google Maps)Drivers who go through a road closure on a major A-road near Gloucester may be fined up to £1,000. ‌The A417 at Maisemore has been closed due to "significant flooding" since Monday, February 16. ‌The A417 is closed between the A40 and The Rudge as various road closures remain in place across the county. ‌Gloucestershire County Council Highways posted via X account Glos Roads that drivers going through the road closure may be fined up to £1,000.

Source: Daily Mirror February 18, 2026 16:13 UTC