Construction work began on this section in 2002 causing some concern to local residents. The new road crosses a vast flood plain and it is feared that flooding may be worse now that the road is completed.
One last section of the bypass remains to be built, from Hempsted Bridge to Cole Avenue, however funding is still in doubt. Gloucester County Council is currently trying to secure £6 million towards the cost of this section.
New bridge opened across the Severn
