Oxfordshire, Multiple Traffic Notices, Speed Limit Changes and Temporary Road Closures

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

1. (APPLETON PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20**

2. (A420, CUMNOR TO FYFIELD PARISHES) (50 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 20**

NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers. The proposals, which are put forward as part of the Council’s ‘Vision Zero’ (road safety) strategy include the following aspects:

The effect order 1. is to introduce a 40mph speed limit on Oaksmere in Appleton, leading north-westwards from its junction with the A420, to the new 20mph speed limit terminal at a point 49 metres south of its junction with Fettiplace Close, replacing the current national 60mph speed limit in the process.

Order 2. proposes a 50mph speed limit on the A420, between the existing 50mph limits at Tubney Wood and Parklands Manor (ex. Besselsleigh School), thus creating a continuous limit between Fyfield & Cumnor, also replacing the existing national speed limit in the process.

The Oxfordshire County Council (Restricted Roads) (Appleton Parish) Order 2000, The A420 Trunk Road (Fyfield to Tubney Wood, Oxfordshire) (50 Mph Speed Limit) Order 2003, and The A420 Trunk Road (Besselsleigh School to Cumnor) (50 Mph Speed Limit) Order 2003 will be revoked/replaced as necessary.

Documents giving more details of the proposals are available for public inspection online by visiting:

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Copies may be made available on request.

Objections to the proposals and other representations specifying the grounds on which they are made may be sent in writing to the address below by the end of 08 May 2025.

The Council will consider objections and representations received in response to this Notice. They may be disseminated widely for these purposes and made available to the public. (Ref: CM/12.6.107/128/221/P0311)

Traffic Regulation Order & Schemes for the Director of Environment & Highways, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.

(Email: christian.mauz@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 310 1111)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Waterstock, Stonesfield Road running through Waterstock

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 28 April 2025

Coming into force: 8 May 2025

This Order is being introduced because of laying Gigaclear fibre cabling works which are anticipated to be completed 12 May 2025. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in that part of the road running through Waterstock, from outside Orchard End to outside Home Barn Farm.

Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The alternative route for traffic is via Ickford Road, Oxford Road and vice versa.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T15366/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Wheatley/Tiddington, A40 and Thame Slip Road

40mph & 30mph Reduced Speed Limits

Date of Order: 31 March 2025

Coming into force: 11 April 2025

This Order is being introduced because of the installation of high voltage electrical connections which are anticipated to be completed 16 May 2025. This is a 24 hour speed limit restriction.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in excess of 40mph on part of the A40 Eastbound leading to a 30mph limit on the Thame Road slip road. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T15184/AC)