The project to replace and upgrade the worn-out carriageway on the A40 has now started with Phase 1 Arle Court Roundabout to Benhall Roundabout being completed in September. Phase 2 Benhall Roundabout to Lansdown Road, will be constructed in conjunction with the Bus Lane widening, commencing18th January for completion by 9^th May. The Bus Lane widening itself will not require lane closures. Works will be suspended between 10^th and 16^th March for the Cheltenham Festival. The resurfacing works will be carried out at weekends and will require alternate lane closures. Outbound traffic flows will be maintained but inbound traffic will be diverted onto Tewkesbury Road at Kingsditch roundabout.