Banbury / Didcot / Oxford / Carterton / Salford / Burdrop & Sibford Gower / South Newington - Temporary Traffic & Footpath Restrictions

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.

Traffic Regulation Order & Schemes (Ref: CM/12.6/E0009) 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)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Banbury, A361 Southam Road/Horse Fair

Date of Order: 17 August 2026

Coming into force: 24 August 2026

This Order is being introduced because of the road resurfacing and associated works which are anticipated to be completed 11 September 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00 hours.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit through traffic and waiting at any time as follows:

•  Phase 1: A361 Southam Road, between the roundabout with A422 Hennef Way and the crossroads with B4100 Warwick Rd/Castle Street.

•  Phase 2: A361 Horse Fair, between the crossroads with B4100 Warwick Rd/Castle Street and the Banbury Cross Roundabout with B4035 West Bar Street.

•  Phase 3: A361 Southam Rd/Horse Fair, between the roundabout with A422 Hennef Way and the Banbury Cross Roundabout with B4035 West Bar Street.

Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency vehicles, the Works and for access to property. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians. The alternative route via the A361, A4260, A422 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: T18151/AC )

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Salford, A44 Cross Hands Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 17 August 2026

Coming into force: 24 August 2026 This Order is being introduced because of highway improvements which are anticipated to be completed 6 November 2026. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the section of Cross Hand Lane from its junction with the A44 north-eastwards towards Taylor Hill Farm. 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 affected by the closure 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: T18168/RAG)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Burdrop & Sibford Gower – Acre Ditch & Pound Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic and Waiting

Date of Order: 1 September 2026

Coming into force: 11 September 2026

This Order is being introduced because of resurfacing of the carriageway and reinstatement of road markings which are anticipated to be completed 22 September 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 Acre Ditch between Pound Lane and Hawks Lane; and Pound Lane between Backside Lane and Barley Close. 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 Acre Ditch, Hawks Lane, B4035, Pound Lane 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: T18091/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

South Newington Footpath 355/16/10 Closure

Date of Order: 17 August 2026

Coming into force: 24 August 2026

This Order is being introduced because of installation of underground electricity cables and allow removal of the overhead network, which is to be completed 11 September 2026. This is a 24 hour footpath closure. The effect of the Order is to close temporarily that part of Footpath No.355/16/10 at Tink-a-Tank. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for pedestrian access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of footpath. Appropriate signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. The alternative route 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: T18292/AC)

Traffic Regulations Team for the Director for Infrastructure Delivery, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.