Oxfordshire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

FARINGDON (LECHLADE ROAD) – PROPOSED RELOCATION OF EXISTING TRAFFIC CALMING FEATURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oxfordshire County Council under the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 and all other enabling powers – proposes to relocate the existing speed cushion traffic calming feature on the A417 Lechlade Road in Faringdon (currently located 35 metres northwest of the junction with Canada Lane), approx. 14 metres north-westwards from its current location, as a result of adjacent development and the creation of a new access junction.

Documents giving details of the proposals are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk Copies may also be made available on request.

Objections to the proposals, specifying the grounds on which they are made and any other representations, may be sent in writing to the address below (or via the web address above) no later than 24 July 2026. 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/12.6.207/N0351)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Lewknor, Weston Road

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 13 July 2026

Coming into force: 20 July 2026

This Order is being introduced because of Thames Water pressure valve installation which is anticipated to be completed on 31 July 2026. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in part of Weston Road. 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 will be signed locally. 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: TT17993/RAG)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Moreton – unnamed road

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 22 June 2026

Coming into force: 30 June 2026

This Order is being introduced because of electrical power supply works which are anticipated to be completed by 7 July 2026. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the length of unnamed road northeast of Moreton Road for work outside Spencer Cottage. 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. 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: TT18000/RAG)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Cholsey, Reading Road

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 29 June 2026

Coming into force: 6 July 2026

This Order is being introduced because of gas main replacement works which are anticipated to be completed 4 September 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the length of Reading Road from the junction with Papist Way to outside No.16 Reading Road. 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. Pedestrian access maintained past closure. Cyclists must dismount and walk past closure. The alternative route for through traffic is via the A329 – A4130 – A417 – A329 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: TT17978/AC)

Notice of Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic

Cholsey, Caps Lane

Date of Order: 20 July 2026

Coming into force: 30 July 2026

This Order is being introduced because of BT ducting works which are anticipated to be completed 17 August 2026. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in that part of Caps Lane from the junction of Wallingford Road to Field Cottage. Exemptions are included for emergency vehicles, the Works and for access to property. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians. The alternative route is via the A329, Wallingford Road and vice versa. 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: TT18193/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Radley, Footpath Closure

Date of Order: 17 April 2023

Came into force: 1 May 2023

This Order was introduced because of the construction of 317 dwellings off Twelve Acre Drive. The effect of the Order is to close temporarily footpath 326/5 (northeast of the junctions of Twelve Acre Drive and Oxford Road). Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for pedestrian access to property which are only accessible from the closed section of footpath. Appropriate traffic signs are displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force. The alternative route for those affected by the closure is around the north side perimeter of the development. This Order, with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport, will continue to remain in force until July 2028 or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.

(Ref: T10992/AC)

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Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Wantage, Denchworth Road/Simmonds Walk

Prohibition of Through Traffic & Footpath Closure

Date of Order: 13 July 2026

Coming into force: 22 July 2026

This Order is being introduced because of essential gas main replacement works which are anticipated to be completed 1 September 2026. This is a 24 hour daily closure. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the length of Denchworth Road from outside Fitzwaryn School to the junction with St Marys Way, and closure of the footpath from beside No.40 Denchworth Road eastwards into the junction with Tinkerbush Lane and towards Witan Way. 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. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians only for Denchworth Road. Simmonds Walk there is no pedestrian access. The alternative route for traffic will be signed locally. This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 6 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.

(Ref: TT8231/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Grove, Monks Farm Development

Footpath Nos.235/3/50, 235/3/40, 235/11/10

Date of Order: 29 January 2024

Came into force: 5 February 2024

This Order is introduced in respect of Monks Farm Development which is a long term project. The effect of the Order is to close temporarily part or whole sections of the Footpath Nos.235/3/50, 235/3/40, 235/11/10 to the west of Letcombe Brook. Exemptions are included for emergency services, for Works and for pedestrian access to premises which are only accessible from the closed sections of footpath. The alternative route is signed locally around the east side. Appropriate signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. With the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport the order remains in force until 4 August 2027 or until he works are complete whichever is the sooner.

(Ref: T12594/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Wallingford, St George Road

Prohibition of Vehicles

Date of Order: 13 July 2026

Coming into force: 21 July 2026

This Order is being introduced because of resurfacing works which is anticipated to take 5 nights (weekdays only) from 20:00 to 06:00hrs) to be completed. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in St George Road between the junctions with Millington Road and Wigod Way and St Georges Green Loop in its entirety. 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 around the road closure is as follows: Traffic wishing to access Wilding Road will be diverted west along Station Road, to turn up St Nicholas Road returning back to the northern end of St Georges Rd/Wilding Road, and vice versa. Traffic wishing to access Blackstone Road, will be diverted east along Station Road/High Street, to turn north along Castle Street, to turn west into Norries Drive, returning to Blackstone Road, and vice versa. Access to Clapcot Way will be maintained via St Nicholas Road only. The presence of No Waiting cones means that Waiting/Parking will not be permitted. 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: T18014/MR)

Notice of Temporary Speed Limit

Clifton Hampden Parish, A4074

Date of Order: 15 June 2026

Coming into force: 25 June 2026

This Order is being introduced because of excavations for cabling works as part of electricity network upgrade, and which are to be completed 5 July 2026. This is a 24 hour daily speed limit reduction. The effect of the Order is to temporarily reduce traffic speed to 30mph from the B4015 Golden Balls roundabout southwards to a point approx. 300 metres from the entrance to Burcot Farm Cottages. 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: T18038/AC)

Notice of Temporary Footpath Closure

Great Milton, Footpath 233/12/10

Date of Order: 29 December 2025

Came into force: 5 January 2026

This Order was introduced because the public footpath adjacent to the Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons Hotel is temporarily closed to ensure the safety and protection of the public during ongoing construction works. The closure is necessary to prevent access to areas where heavy machinery, materials, and construction activities pose potential hazard. The effect of the Order is to close temporarily part of Footpath No. 233/12/10. The closure timescale is yet to be determined. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the Works. The diversion route is signed locally and appropriate signs displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force. The order, the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport will remain in force until 5 September 2027 or until the works are complete whichever is the sooner.

(Ref: T16811/MR)

Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management: Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.