Next phase of Oxfordshire A40 improvements agreed
Improvements to the A40 between Eynsham and Oxford have taken a significant step forward following a decision by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet to continue towards construction . The council’s cabinet has agreed to progress the next construction phase of the A40 programme, covering the stretch between Eynsham Park and Ride and Cassington. The scheme includes […]
Oxford businesses report ‘big drop’ in trade after road closure
Businesses near the closure of a busy street in Oxford say they have seen a significant drop in trade. Queen Street is being resurfaced outside the Westgate after York stone paving installed when the shopping centre was refurbished in 2017 cracked and became uneven, says the BBC. The Art Café on Bonn Square says it has […]
Consultation opens on Oxfordshire quiet lane trial
A public consultation has opened on the Shepherd’s Pit Lane quiet lane trial, with Oxfordshire County Council inviting residents, businesses and the local community to have their say on the measures to improve active travel. A gate has been installed at the Bayswater Road end of Shepherd’s Pit Lane, in the parish of Stanton St […]
Oxfordshire: Drivers warned of delays ahead of Abingdon roadworks
Motorists in Oxfordshire are being warned of potential delays and congestion in the Abingdon area next week as work on two major road schemes take place. Roadworks by the housing developer David Wilson Homes at the Peachcroft roundabout are set to coincide with Oxfordshire County Council’s project at the A34 Lodge Hill junction for around […]
Oxfordshire to pilot low-carbon approach to road resurfacing
A scheme to resurface a stretch of the B4445 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire will pilot a unique package of low-carbon materials expected to save over 30 tonnes of CO2 while improving the road’s performance. Starting this week, the project will replace the existing carriageway surface and road markings. It will also include verge clearance and drainage […]
Oxfordshire highways chief claims £167.9 million to fix county’s roads is ‘not enough’
Almost £168 million is being given to Oxfordshire to fix the county’s roads over the next four years, but its .highways chief has said the money is still not enough. Oxfordshire County Council has approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans to spend £245.5 million […]
Plan sets out latest stage of Oxfordshire’s transport investment
Highway maintenance, bus improvements, electric vehicle infrastructure, active travel projects and road safety are among the areas identified for millions of pounds of investment in Oxfordshire over the next three years. Yesterday Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan (LTDP) to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans […]
Banbury resurfacing programme completed ahead of schedule
A major resurfacing project in Banbury town centre has been completed. Oxfordshire County Council carried out the carriageway maintenance and resurfacing programme along the A361 through Banbury, between the junctions with the A422 Hennef Way roundabout and the B4100 Banbury Cross roundabout. The work began on 24 August and was completed on 10 September – […]
First sites for Oxfordshire’s EV charging programme approved
Oxfordshire residents will soon be able to access more electric vehicle (EV) charging sites as part of plans to make EV charging easier and more accessible across the county. A total of 11 on-street sites in Berinsfield, Burford, Henley-on-Thames, Kidlington and Oxford were given the go-ahead at an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet member decision meeting […]
Oxfordshire issues A40 Eynsham park and ride project update
Work on the A40 Eynsham park and ride to Wolvercote project in Oxfordshire is now progressing, with vegetation clearance, ecological mitigation and utility diversion works underway ahead of construction. The £126 million project will enable the Eynsham park and ride to open, deliver new bus lanes, improvements to active travel infrastructure and support delivery of new homes […]