Oxfordshire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

1. (BANBURY, PHASE 3 SCHOOL STREETS) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (EXPERIMENTAL) ORDER 2026

2. (DIDCOT, PHASE 3 SCHOOL STREETS) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (EXPERIMENTAL) ORDER 2026

3. (OXFORD, PHASE 3 SCHOOL STREETS) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (EXPERIMENTAL) ORDER 2026

4. (CARTERTON, PHASE 3 SCHOOL STREETS) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (EXPERIMENTAL) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS GIVEN that on 17 August 2026 Oxfordshire County Council made the above experimental orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”). The effect of the orders is to introduce ‘School Streets’ restrictions which are timed road closures that prohibit access for motor vehicles at school drop-off and/or pick-up times. This is to create a safe, welcoming and attractive environment where children, parents and teachers can walk, cycle or scoot, and park away from and walk to school with less risk of danger, concentrated air pollution and traffic congestion.

The effect of the orders, which come into force on 2nd September 2026 is to restrict the use of roads at the following locations and times to prevent motor vehicles from entering the restricted area:

1. Banbury (8:15am to 9:15am & 2:30pm to 4:00pm) Harriers Banbury Academy (SS10): Harriers View – at its junction with Bloxham Road.

2. Didcot (8:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm) Willowcroft Community Primary School & St Birinus Boys School (SS11):

• Abbott Road – at its eastern & western junctions with Queensway,

• Glebe Road (northern end) – at its junction with Newlands Avenue,

• Lynmouth Road – at its junction with Newlands Avenue,

• Mereland Road (northern end) – at its junction with Kynaston Road,

• Mereland Road (southern end) – at its junction with Green Close,

• Ridgeway Road (northern end) – at its junction with Kynaston Road.

3. Oxford (8:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm) Sandhills Community Primary School (SS06):

• Delbush Avenue (southern end) – at its junction with Merewood Avenue,

• Delbush Avenue (northern end) – at its junction with Hill View.

4. Carterton (8:15am to 9:15am & 2:30pm to 3:30pm) Edith Moorhouse Primary School & St Josephs Catholic Primary School (SS12):

• Edgeworth Drive – at its junction with the B4020 Upavon Way,

• Lawton Avenue (northern end) – at its junction with Rock Close/Arkell Avenue,

• Lawton Avenue (southern end) – at its junction with Alvescot Road,

• Richens Drive – at its junction with the B4020 Upavon Way

The closures will operate Monday to Friday during term time only. Exempted motorists include (but not limited to) emergency services, residents and visitors, blue badge holders, school buses/transports, and deliveries.

The Experimental Orders came into force on 2 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum of 18 months. If the provisions of the experimental Orders are made permanent the measures will be incorporated into the existing Oxfordshire County Council local traffic orders.

The orders contain provisions allowing for the Corporate Director for Environment & Place to modify or suspend the Orders or any provisions of the Orders (if appropriate) in accordance with Section 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions of the experimental Orders should be continued in force indefinitely. Any person may object to the making of an orders for the purposes of such indefinite continuation within a period of 6 months (a) beginning with the day on which an experimental Orders come into force or (b) if an Order is varied or modified by the Council pursuant to Section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the day on which the variation or modification comes into force.

Objections to the proposals and other representations specifying the grounds on which they are made may be sent in writing to the address below. 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.

Documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk Hard copies may also be made available on request.

If you wish to question the validity of the Experimental Orders or any provision contained in them on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or on grounds that any requirement of this Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to an Order, you may within 6 weeks from 24 August 2026 apply to the High Court for this purpose. (Ref: CM/12.6/E0009)

Traffic Regulation Order & Schemes for the Director for Environment & Place, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND. (Email: christian.mauz@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) & (7)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Stadhampton, B4015 (30mph Speed Limit)

Date of Order: 17 August 2026

Coming into force: 22 August 2026

This Order is being introduced because of excavations to facilitate jointing and cabling works as part of electricity network upgrade which are to be completed 2 September. This is a 24 hour daily speed limit restriction. The effect of the Order is to temporarily reduce the 50mph speed limit to 30mph eastwards for 445metres from near the entrance to Marylands Farm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.

The relevant part of the Oxfordshire County Council (Stadhampton-Chalgrove Areas) (Speed Limits) Order 2025 regarding the existing 50mph speed limit shall be temporarily suspended. 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: T18045/AC)

Notice of Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic

Longworth, Bramling Cross

Date of Order: 17 August 2026

Coming into force: 24 August 2026

This Order is being introduced because of water main works which is anticipated to take until 31 August 2026 to be completed. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in that part of Bramling Cross outside property Nos.30 & 31.

Exemptions are included for emergency vehicles, the Works and for access to property. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. This Order will remain in force for a maximum of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T18294/RAG)

Notice of Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic

Great Coxwell, Coxwell Road & A420

Date of Order: 1 September 2026

Coming into force: 7 September 2026

This Order is being introduced because of widening of the existing carriageway and the construction of a signal controlled junction which are anticipated to be completed 16 April 2027. This is a 24 hour daily road closure and restrictions. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in that part of the link road between the A420 and Coxwell Road. (involves closure of designated right turn lane onto the A420 and turning left off the A420. Both manoeuvres will be prevented by the closure of the link road.) Exemptions are included for emergency vehicles and the Works. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force. The alternative route for traffic is via the A420, London Street, Coxwell Street, Coxwell 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: T18343/AC)

Notice of Temporary 30mph Speed Limit

Chiselhampton, B480

Date of Order: 7 September 2026

Coming into force: 11 September 2026

This Order is being introduced for road safety to allow excavations to facilitate associated jointing & cabling works as part of a network upgrade scheme which are anticipated to be completed 21 September 2026. This is a 24 hour restriction. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles exceeding 30mph for a length of 230 metres from the junction of Southend to the junction to Cuddesdon. The relevant part of the Oxfordshire County Council (Stadhampton – Chalgrove Areas) (Speed Limits) Order 2025 will be temporarily suspended. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when and where 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: T18164/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, has made a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on 17/08/2026, as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Speed Limit Restriction

Location: Didcot A4130 Perimeter Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire

From the roundabout/junction with Avon Way to the roundabout/junction with Hawksworth. A distance of approximately 1370 metres.

Speed limit reduction from 50mph to 30mph

Description of Works: 30 mph speed restriction for safe working being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL at the roundabout/junction with Collett

TTRO reference: 257

Duration: Starting on 24/08/2026 00:00

The anticipated completion date is 31/01/2028 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 17/08/2026, as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Temporary Speed Limit Reduction from 60mph to 40mph/20mph

Location: Abingdon Road, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Speed restriction from 60mph to 40mph from outside the property known as South Cottage to junction with High Street. A distance of approximately 322 metres.

Speed restriction from 60mph to 20mph from junction with High Street to the junction with Thame Lane. A distance of approximately 414 metres.

Description of Works: Temporary speed limit reduction on the A415 to allow safe construction vehicle access to Thame Lane to support works associated with the HIF1 project. Works being carried out by Oxfordshire County Council.

TTRO reference: 252

Duration: Starting on 31/08/2026 00:00

The anticipated completion date is 31/08/2027 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).

Oxfordshire County Council intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

This Order follows the Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice previously issued under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (Reference 270). The restriction remains necessary to allow the works to continue and this Order continues the temporary restriction under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Nature of Restriction: Speed Limit Restriction

Location: Section Of A415 Between Station Road and European School, Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Section Of A415 Between Abingdon Road and Station Road, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Speed restriction from 60mph to 40mph on Section of A415 Between Station Road and European School, Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Section Of A415 Between Abingdon Road Ch and Station Road, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, from a point adjacent to Europa School UK to a point approximately 50 metres east of South Cottage. A distance of approximately 2,500 metres.

Reason: Speed limit reduction required to allow safe construction with work associated with the HIF1 project. Works being carried out by Oxfordshire County Council.

Duration: Starting on 21/08/2026 00:00

The anticipated completion date is 31/01/2028 23:59 (inclusive)

(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: Green Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire. Full extent

Description of Works: Road closure to facilitate Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 334

Duration: Starting on 06/10/2026 09:30

The anticipated completion date is 10/10/2026 15:30 (inclusive)

Works will be undertaken between the hours of 09:30-15:30

(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: N/A

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: Road Closure

Location: Mowbray Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire. Full extent

Description of Works: Road closure to facilitate Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 321

Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026 08:00

The anticipated completion date is 09/10/2026 16:00 (inclusive)

Works will be carried out between the hours of 08:00-16:00

(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: N/A

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: Road Closure

Location: Southern Road, Thame, Oxfordshire. From the junction with High Street to the roundabout at Moreton Lane.

Description of Works: Essential patching works being carried out by M Group Highways.

TTRO reference: 320

Duration: Starting on 29/10/2026 19:00

The anticipated completion date is 31/10/2026 05:00 (inclusive)

Works will be undertaken between the hours of 19:00-05:00

(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 Routes: Southbound Diversion via High Street, Cornmarket, Rooks Lane, Southern Road (one way). Northbound Diversion via Southern Road, Nelson Street Upper High Street, Cornmarket (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 17/08/2026, as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Banned Right Turn

Location: Watlington Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Reason: Banned right turn required as part of a contraflow setup carried out by SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD).

TTRO reference: 263

Duration: Starting on 22/08/2026 00:00

The anticipated completion date is 25/02/2027 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).

Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.

Suggested Alternative Route: West bound – Watlington Road, Garsington Road, Garsington Road Roundabout, Garsington Road, Watlington Road. East bound – Watlington Road, Watlington Road Round, Watlington Road.

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: Road Closure

Location: Elderfield Crescent, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 332

Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026

The anticipated completion date is 08/10/2026 (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 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: South Row, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 271

Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026

The anticipated completion date is 08/10/2026 (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 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: Thorningdown, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 317

Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026

The anticipated completion date is 08/10/2026 (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 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: Crafts End, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 268

Duration: Starting on 05/10/2026

The anticipated completion date is 08/10/2026 (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 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: Station Road and Section of the B4493 between the A4130 and Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire. From the junction with Cronshaw Close to the roundabout junction with A4130.

Description of Works: Pre-surface dressing works, being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 197

Duration: Starting on 12/10/2026 19:00

The anticipated completion date is 14/10/2026 07:00 (inclusive)

Works will be carried out between the hours of 19:00-07:00.

(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: Diversion via A4130, Basil Hill Road, Foxhall Road, Broadway, Hitchcock 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, intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as detailed below:

Nature of Restriction: Road Closure

Location: Hurdlers Green, Watlington, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Installation of Pressure Monitoring Point being carried out by M Group Water.

TTRO reference: 485

Duration: Starting on 10/11/2026 00:00

The anticipated completion date is 12/11/2026 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).

Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.

Suggested Alternative Route: N/A

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: Road Closures

Locations: The Croft, Bridge Close, Sinodun Road, Richmere Road, Ridgeway Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.

TTRO reference: 330

Duration: Starting on 07/10/2026 08:00

The anticipated completion date is 10/10/2026 16:00 (inclusive)

Works will be carried out between the hours of 08:00-16:00

(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: N/A

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Culham, Thames Valley Path/Footpath No.183/11/80

Date of Order: 23 February 2026

Coming into force: 6 March 2026

This Order was introduced because of construction of the Didcot to Culham Thames River crossing bridge which is anticipated to be completed November 2027. This is a 24 hour footpath closure. The effect of the Order is to close temporarily that part of the Footpath No.183/11/80 from south of Zouch Farm – between east Culham and the railway line. Exemptions are included for emergency services, for Works and for pedestrian access to property which is only accessible up to the point of closure. There is no alternative nearby crossing. Appropriate signs will be displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force. The order, with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport will remain in force until 30 November 2027 or until the works are completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T17198/AC)

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

0345 310 1111.