Stratford Road in Stroud will be closed for two days this weekend to allow essential tree works and inspections to take place at Stratford Park.
The road will be closed on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, between 7am and 6pm, from the Tesco roundabout to the roundabout at the entrance to Stratford Park.
Specialist contractors will carry out essential works on trees overhanging the carriageway, as well as detailed inspections of a number of significant trees within the park.
Stroud District Council says all the proposed works have been approved through the planning process and are necessary because the trees are located within a conservation area.
The council has scheduled the closure for the weekend in an effort to minimise disruption to weekday traffic.
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
Access to Stratford Park, Active Lifestyles Stroud and The Museum in the Park will only be available from the Paganhill direction during the closure.
Angela Gillingham, Head of Community Services at 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 is home to one of the finest collections of mature trees in the region.
Its collection is said to rival nearby Westonbirt Arboretum, with several specimens believed to have been acquired through a shared order with Westonbirt in the late 1890s.
The park contains more than 800 trees, including notable examples of Cedar of Lebanon, Monkey Puzzle, Wellingtonia and Indian Bean Tree.
The council says the works will help protect and preserve the collection for future generations while also ensuring the safety of park visitors and road users.
Diversion signs will be in place throughout the closure.
