Brockworth Interchange

Brockworth Interchange, junction 11A of the M5, opened in 1995 where the A417 crosses the motorway near Gloucester.

History

There was originally no junction here. The A417 passed beneath the M5 so traffic wanting to use the motorway had to travel to J11.

Plans for a bypass of Brockworth were first proposed in the 1970s as part of a southern bypass for Cheltenham. A connection with the M5 was planned in the same location as the present Brockworth Interchange.

1987 design

Firm plans were established in 1987 when orders were made for a dual carriageway bypass of Brockworth with at-grade junctions. The junction with the M5 was to be a 5-arm roundabout interchange.

This scheme was never built.

1991 options

In 1991 revised plans for the bypass were made. The 1987 scheme was deemed to have inadequate capacity at the junctions so grade separated junctions were planned. Four designs for Brockworth Interchange were considered with a clear favourite emerging. This was the layout that we know today. Construction started in 1993 with a 1995 opening.

Routes

Route	To	Notes
M5	The MIDLANDS, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury
M5	The SOUTH WEST, Stroud, Bristol
A417	Gloucester
A417	London, Cirencester, Stroud (A46), Oxford (A40)
B4641	Gloucester Business Park

Links

• Roads.org.uk:Bad Junctions

legislation.gov.uk

• The M5 Motorway (Brockworth Bypass and Slip Roads) (Slip Roads, Special Roads) Scheme 1993