Oxfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closure and Speed Restriction due to Bridge Collapse and Cable Installation
What is happening?
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) & (2)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Carterton, footpath between Heather Close and Bracken Close
(Footbridge 6111)
Date of Order: 18 August 2025
Coming into force: 28 August 2025
This Order follows on from an emergency closure introduced 7 August for public safety due to a collapsed bridge structure being unsafe for use. The anticipated repair timescale is uncertain due to the need to consider funding against other priority works.
The effect of the Order is to close temporarily Bridge No.6111 that carries the footpath over an open ditch between Heather Close and Bracken Close adjacent to Boundary Lane. Exemptions are included for emergency services, for Works and for pedestrian access to the point of closure to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of footpath. The alternative route is signed via local diversion signage. Appropriate signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.
This order will initially run for 6 months whereafter the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport will be requested for an extension. (Ref: T16443/RAG)
Notice of Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Enstone, B4030
Date of Order: 18 August 2025
Coming into force: 1 September 2025
This Order is being introduced because of fibre optic and power cable installations which are anticipated to be completed on 21 October 2025.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in excess of 30 mph on the B4030 between Church Enstone and Enstone Airfield. 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.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Enstone Area) (Speed Limits) Order 2024 will be temporarily suspended in respect of the existing 40 & 50mph speed limits.
(Ref: T16013/RAG)
Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management, Environment and Place County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.
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