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Oxfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices, Speed Limit Changes and Temporary Road Closures
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OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- (OXFORD, A4142 AND A423 EASTERN AND SOUTHERN BYPASS AND A4074 SANDFORD ON THAMES BYPASS) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (NUNEHAM COURTENAY) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (CLIFTON HAMPDEN AREA) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (WARBOROUGH AREA) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (BENSON AND EWELME AREA) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (CROWMARSH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (WALLINGFORD) (SPEED LIMITS) 2026
- (IPSDEN PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (CHECKENDON PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (WOODCOTE PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
- (A4074 IPSDEN TO MAPLEDURHAM ROAD) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026
NOTICE is given that on 20 July 2026 Oxfordshire County Council made the above orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of the orders, which come into force on 24 July as part of the Councils ‘Vision Zero’ (road safety) strategy – is to reduce speed limits on & adjacent to the A4074, between the Heyford Hill roundabout at Oxford & Mapledurham/Caversham to the south. Specifically the changes include the following:
A. Oxford, Heyford Hill:
• 40mph speed limit:
– A423 Southern Bypass – from the Heyford Hill roundabout, north-westwards, towards Kennington for a distance of 215 metres, replacing the existing 50mph speed limit in the process.
– A4142 Eastern Bypass – from the Heyford Hill roundabout, north-eastwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at the Rose Hill roundabout, replacing the existing 50mph speed limit in the process.
– A4074 – from the Heyford Hill roundabout, south-eastwards for a distance of 415 metres towards Nuneham, replacing the existing 50mph speed limit in the process.
B. Nuneham Courtenay to Berinsfield:
• 50mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 20mph speed limit at Nuneham Courtenay, southwards (including the ‘Golden Balls’ roundabout) to the existing 40mph speed limit at Berinsfield.
C. Berinsfield to Shillingford:
• 50mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 40mph speed limit at the Berinsfield roundabout, southwards to the existing 40mph speed limit at Shillingford, replacing the existing 60mph national speed limit in the process.
D. Shillingford to Benson:
• 50mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 40mph speed limit at the Elm Bridge roundabout at Benson, north-westwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at Shillingford, replacing the existing 60mph national speed limit.
E. Benson to Crowmarsh:
• 40mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 40mph speed limit at Benson, southwards to its junction with Benson Lane, replacing the existing 50mph speed limit in the process.
• 50mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the proposed 40mph speed limit terminal at Benson Lane, southwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at the Crowmarsh roundabout, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
F. Wallingford (Bypass):
• 50mph speed limit on the A4130 Wallingford Bypass – from the existing 40mph speed limit on Calvin Thomas Way at the Hithercroft roundabout, south-eastwards to its junction with the A4074, replacing the existing 60mph limit.
G. Wallingford to Ipsden:
• 50mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 40mph speed limit at Crowmarsh Gifford, southwards to the proposed 40mph speed limit at Ipsden (north of Church Lane), replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
H. Ipsden to Woodcote:
• 40mph speed limit:
– Church Lane (Ipsden) – from its junction with the A4074, eastwards to the existing Ipsden 20mph speed limit, replacing the existing 60mph National Speed Limit (NSL) in the process.
– A4074 – either side of its junction with Church Lane (Ipsden), replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
– B471 Oxford Road (Woodcote) – from its junction with the A4074, southwards to the existing 30mph speed limit, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
• 50mph speed limit:
– A4074 – from the proposed 40mph speed limit south of Church Lane, southwards to the existing 50mph speed limit at Cane End, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
– Exlade Street – from its junction with Main Street, south-eastwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at the residential part of Exlade Street, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
– Main Street – from its junction with the A4074, north-eastwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at Checkendon, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
– Reading Road – from its junction with the A4074, south-westwards to the existing 20mph speed limit at Woodcote, replacing the existing 60mph NSL in the process.
I. Cane End to Caversham:
• 40mph speed limit on the A4074 – from the existing 40mph speed limit at Cane End, southwards to the existing 30mph speed limit at Caversham, replacing the existing 50mph speed limit in the process.
As a result, the following Oxfordshire Council orders will be revoked/replaced as necessary: (Oxford, A4142 and A423 Eastern and Southern Bypass and A4074 Sandford-on-Thames) (50 Mph Speed Limit) Order 2019; (Nuneham Courtenay) (20 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit) Order 2023; (Clifton Hampden Area) (Speed Limits) Order 2025;
(Warborough – Dorchester Area) (Speed Limits) Order 2024; (Benson and Ewelme Area) (Speed Limits) (No.3) Order 2024; (Crowmarsh) (Speed Limits) Order 2023; (Wallingford 20 mph Speed Limit) (No.2) Order 2022; (Ipsden Parish) (20mph Speed Limit) Order 2023; (Checkendon Parish) (Speed Limits) Order 2019; (Restricted Roads) (Woodcote Parish) Order 2023, and the (A4074 Woodcote to Mapledurham Road) (40 and 50 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit) Order 2011.
Documents giving more details of the orders are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/
Copies may be made available on request. (Ref: CM/12.6.P0319)
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)
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Charney Bassett, Main Street
Prohibition of Through Traffic
Date of Order: 20 July 2026
Coming into force: 27 July 2026
This Order is being introduced because of footway refurbishment works which are anticipated to be completed 7 August 2026. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the section of Main Street between The Green and the junction to Lyford. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force between 08:00 and 17:00hrs daily. 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 affected 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: T17969/RAG)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Didcot, Hayden Road
Prohibition of Through Traffic and Waiting
Date of Order: 3 August 2026
Coming into force: 10 August 2026
This Order is being introduced because of topographical survey and drainage survey works which are anticipated to be completed 21 August 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00hrs.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding or waiting in Hayden Road between Lydalls Road and Broadway. 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 Hayden Road, Station Road, B4493, Broadway 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: T18110/AC)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Aston Tirrold, Chalk Hill
Prohibition of Through Traffic
Date of Order: 10 August 2026
Coming into force: 17 August 2026
This Order is being introduced because of new gas service connection works which are anticipated to be completed 26 August 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the whole length of Chalk Hill from junction Aston Street to Blewbury Hill. 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. The alternative route for traffic is via Blewbury Hill, Bessels Way, Hagbourne Road, Thorp Street, Fullers Road, Baker Street 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: T18268/AC)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order
Clifton Hampden, High Street
Prohibition of Through Traffic
Date of Order: 10 August 2026
Coming into force: 17 August 2026
This Order is being introduced because of parapet repairs to Clifton Hampden Bridge which are anticipated to be completed 29 August 2026. This will operate between 19:00 and 06:00hrs.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in High Street from the A415 to the Barley Mow PH. 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 High Street, A415, Tollgate Road, Appleford Road, B4016, Sires Hill, Didcot Road, High Street 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: T18166/AC)
Notice of Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic
Wallingford, St Johns Road, OX10 9AL
Date of Order: 10 August 2026
Coming into force: 21 August 2026
This Order is being introduced because of Thames Water utility repair and maintenance works which are anticipated to take until 03 September 2026 to be completed. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in that part of St Johns Road near Sovereign Place. Exemptions are included for emergency vehicles, the Works and for access to property. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.
The alternative route for traffic is via St Johns Road, Reading Road, A4130, Hithercroft 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: T18311/AC)
Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Speed Limit Restriction
Location: HALFPENNY LANE, WALLINGFORD. Full extent
Description of Works: Speed restriction from 60 mph to 30 mph due to works on Reading Road being carried out by SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC.
Duration: Starting on 27/07/2026 00:00
The anticipated completion date is 04/09/2026 23:59 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic).
Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has made a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on, as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Road Closure
Location: London Road, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Road closure to facilitate pre-surface dressing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026 19:00
The anticipated completion date is 10/10/2026 07:00
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
Suggested Alternative Route: London Road, Harwell Link Road, Didcot Road, Broadway, Jubilee Way, New Road, Blewbury Road, Bessels Way and vice versa.
Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has made a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on, as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Road Closure
Location: Goldsmiths Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: To provide a safe working area for engineers to access carriageway box. Works being carried out by BT.
Duration: Starting on 02/10/2026 09:30
The anticipated completion date is 02/10/2026 15:30 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
Suggested Alternative Route: Westbound Diversion via Mill Lane, St Marys Street, St Martins Street, High Street, Goldsmith’s Lane (one way). Eastbound Diversion via Goldsmith’s Lane, High Street, St Martins Street, St Martins Road, St Marys Street, Mill Lane (one way).
Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has made a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on, as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Speed Limit Restriction
Location: Section of A420 between Hinton Waldrist and Roundabout, Longworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: 40mph speed limit to accompany day time lane two closure associated with providing safe passage for members of public being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
Duration: Starting on 21/09/2026 07:00
The anticipated completion date is 30/09/2026 19:00 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has made a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on, as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Other
Location: Unnamed – Slip Road (41602179), Longworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Crossover closures between Charney Bassett and Longworth to facilitate daytime TM to maintain safety of public until night time road marking and signing works are complete being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
Duration: Starting on 21/09/2026
The anticipated completion date is 30/09/2026 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles where reasonably practicable.
Suggested Alternative Route: for westbound traffic A420 westbound to A417 Stanford roundabout – A420 eastbound for eastbound traffic – A420 eastbound to A415 Kingston Bagpuize rbt – A420 westbound.
Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management: Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.
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