Oxfordshire, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closure Due To Various Works
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OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(AMBROSDEN, ARNCOTT & BLACKTHORN PARISHES) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20
NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers. The effect of the order – to help improve road safety as a result of adjacent residential development – is to extend the existing 40mph speed limit by 90 metres on the unnamed ‘Blackthorn road’ running north-eastwards to the B4011, replacing that length of the existing 50mph speed limit in the process. Additionally, the following traffic improvements are also proposed:
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New raised table traffic calming features will be constructed on the unnamed Blackthorn road at the following locations:
• at its junction with Ploughley Road, to be approx. 11 metres long, with 2m ramps at either end, and
• either side of its junction with Quintan Avenue, to be approx. 23 metres long, with 2m ramps at either end.
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New raised Side Road Entry Treatments (SRETs) will be constructed with 1metre long ramps at the following junctions with the unnamed Blackthorn road:
• Quintan Avenue; and
• Allectus Avenue.
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Also the proposed parallel crossing – which was approved by the Council in July 2025 – will be moved approx. 7m eastwards, so as to be out of a dedicated tree root protection zone.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Ambrosden, Arncott & Blackthorn Parishes) (Speed Limits) (No.2) Order 2023 will be revoked/replaced as required.
Documents giving more details of the proposals are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Hard copies may also 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 28 November 2025. The Council will consider objections and representations received in response to this Notice.
They may be disseminated widely for these purposes made available to the public. (Ref: CM/12.6.105/P0352)
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
Yarnton, Green Lane
Prohibition of Through Traffic
Date of Order: 27/10/2025
Coming into force: 8/11/2025
This Order is being introduced because of track renewal and maintenance works which are anticipated to take until 14/12/2025 to complete.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit through traffic proceeding in Green Lane. 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 diversion will be via Sandy Lane, the A44, Langford Lane and Banbury Road Kidlington.
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 T15510/RMF)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Yarnton, Sandy Lane
Prohibition of Through Traffic
Date of Order: 27/10/2025
Coming into force: 8/11/2025
This Order is being introduced because of track renewal and maintenance works which are anticipated to take until 14/12/2025 to complete. These works will be completed overnight at weekends only. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit through traffic proceeding in Sandy Lane. 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 Yarnton Road, Banbury Road, Langford Lane, A44 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 T15511/RMF)
Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management: Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.
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