Oxford , Temporary Road Closures Due To Special Event

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(ROGER BANNISTER MILE) (SPECIAL EVENT) ORDER 2025

NOTICE is given that on 28 April 2025 Oxfordshire County Council intends to make the above order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This Order, which will be in force on Monday 5 May is to facilitate the safe management of the road running event. The Council is satisfied it is not practicable to hold the whole event off road.

It is organised by DS Media & Events Limited, Kiln Rigg, Wall, NE46 4EQ rachel@eventsofthenorth.com

The run will start at Broad Walk (Christ Church Meadow) and conclude at the Iffley Road Sports Complex.

The effect of the order is to restrict vehicles in the following roads from 6.00am to 11.30am:

St Aldates, from the junction of Clarks Row to Carfax, southbound lane closed, northbound traffic permitted;

High Street, from Carfax to Magdalen Bridge, Oxford direction (westbound) traffic prohibited, Cowley direction (eastbound) traffic permitted;

The Plain, southwest side partially coned off;

Iffley Road, closed from The Plain to Jackdaw Lane.

Exemptions are included for emergency services and for controlled access to property. Alternative routes for through traffic will be signed locally and via the ring road.

Documents giving more details are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/business/licences-and-permits/licences-and-permits/upcoming-public-events. Copies may be made available on request. (Ref.S25-004)

Traffic Regulation Team for The Director for Infrastructure Delivery, County Hall, Oxford, OX1 1ND. Tel 0345 310 1111.