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Oxfordshire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(STANTON HARCOURT PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20**
NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above order under Section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers. The effect of the order – to help improve road safety on local roads – is to introduce new & amend existing speed limits in Stanton Harcourt & Sutton as follows:
30mph speed limit:
1. B4449 Eynsham Road – extend the existing limit at the southern end of Sutton southwards by approx.95 metres, replacing that length of existing 60mph National speed limit in the process.
40mph speed limits:
2. B4449 Eynsham Road – introduce a new limit, extending northwards from the existing 20mph speed limit at Sutton for approx.400 metres, replacing that length of existing 60mph National speed limit in the process.
3. Main Road – introduce a new limit, extending southwards from the existing 20mph speed limit at Stanton Harcourt for approx.400 metres, replacing that length of existing 60mph national speed limit in the process.
Additionally, the following Traffic calming features (with priority workings as described) will also be introduced as follows:
4. B4449 Eynsham Road (at Sutton):
a. gated chicane feature – to be located at the existing 20mph speed limit terminal point, approx.430 metres north of its junction with Sutton Lane, with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling northwards.
b. gated chicane feature – to be located at the existing 20mph/30mph speed limit terminal point, approx. 20 metres south of its junction with Beaumont Green, with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling southwards.
5. Main Road (at Stanton Harcourt) – gated chicane feature, to be located at the existing 20mph speed limit terminal point, approx. 60 metres south of its junction with Halifax Way, with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling southwards.
6. B4449 Eynsham Road (at Sutton) – road narrowing with kerbed build-outs in each carriageway, to be located approx.185 metres north of its junction with Sutton Lane, with priority given to traffic travelling northwards.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Stanton Harcourt Parish) (Speed Limits) Order 2024 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 Copies may 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 16 October 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/12.6.362/P0427)
(STANDLAKE PARISH) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20**
NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above order under Section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers. The effect of the order – to help improve road safety on local roads – is to introduce new & amend existing speed limits in Standlake & Brighthampton as follows:
20mph speed limits:
1. A415 Abingdon Road – from a point 214 metres southeast of its junction with the High Street, north-westwards to a point 256 metres north of its junction with the B4449 Aston Road (by Calais Lane), replacing the existing 30mph speed limit in its entirety in the process.
2. Heyford Close – for its entire length, replacing the existing 30mph speed limit in the process.
40mph speed limits:
3. B4449 Aston Road – introduce a new limit, extending south-westwards (towards Aston) from the existing 20mph speed limit at Brighthampton for approx.400 metres, replacing that length of existing 60mph National speed limit in the process.
4. Downs Road – introduce a new limit, extending eastwards (towards Standlake) from the existing 60mph speed limit at its junction with the A415 Witney Road, through to the 30mph speed limit, replacing that length of existing 60mph National speed limit in the process.
Additionally, the following Traffic calming features (with priority workings as described) will also be introduced as follows:
5. A415 Abingdon Road:
a. road narrowing with kerbed build-outs in each carriageway – to be located approx.20 metres east of its junction with the B4449 Aston Road (Brighthampton Corner), with priority given to traffic travelling westwards towards Witney,
b. road narrowing with kerbed build-outs in each carriageway – to be located immediately south of its junction with High Street/Shifford Lane, with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling south-eastwards towards Newbridge.
6. A415 Witney Road – road narrowing with kerbed build-out in the eastern carriageway, to be located at the existing 50mph speed limit terminal point, approx.256 metres north of its junction with the B4449 Aston Road (by Calais Lane), with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling northwards towards Witney.
7. B4449 Aston Road:
a. road narrowing with ‘Gateway’ features* in each carriageway – to be located at the existing 20mph speed limit terminal point, approx.145 metres southwest of its junction with Malthouse Lane, with priority given to traffic leaving the village travelling south-westwards towards Aston,
* alternatively, a kerbed build-out in the western carriageway, with a full width road hump in the eastern carriageway will also be considered.
b. road narrowing with kerbed build-outs in each carriageway – to be located approx.20 metres south of its junction with the A415 Abingdon/Witney Road, with priority given to traffic travelling northwards towards Witney.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Standlake Parish) (Speed Limits) 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 Copies may 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 16 October 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/12.6.360/P0433)
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
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
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 14/09/2026, as detailed below:
Nature of Restriction: Road Closure
Location: Court Gardens and Judds Close, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 96
Duration: Starting on 24/09/2026
The anticipated completion date is 28/09/2026 (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 and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
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 137). 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: Road Closure
Location: Aldsworth Court, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 137
Duration: Starting on 25/09/2026 09:30
The anticipated completion date is 29/09/2026 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.
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 138). 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: Road Closure
Location: Barrington Close, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 138
Duration: Starting on 25/09/2026 09:00
The anticipated completion date is 29/09/2026 15:00
(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.
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 136). 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: Road Closure
Location: Lowell Place, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Transport.
TTRO reference: 106
Duration: Starting on 25/09/2026 08:00
The anticipated completion date is 29/09/2026 16:00 (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.
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 136). 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: Road Closure
Location: Bourton Close, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 136
Duration: Starting on 25/09/2026 08:00
The anticipated completion date is 29/09/2026 16:00 (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.
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 94). 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: Road Closure
Location: Manor Close, Cassington, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Road closure to facilitate Microsurfacing works being carried out by M Group Highways Limited on behalf of OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 94
Duration: Starting on 23/09/2026 08:00
The anticipated completion date is 26/09/2026 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.
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 103). 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: Road Closure
Location: Station Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Microsurfacing works being carried out by OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
TTRO reference: 103
Duration: Starting on 24/09/2026 08:00
The anticipated completion date is 28/09/2026 15:00 (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).
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: Mawles Lane, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
(from outside Springfield House to outside Court Farm)
Description of Works: Laying 22m Fibre Optic duct in soft within verge being carried out by Circet UK.
TTRO case reference: 700
Duration: Starting on 24/11/2026 00:00
The anticipated completion date is 26/11/2026 23:59 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months for roads, or 6 months for other public rights of way).
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 Mawles Lane, A361, Ascott Road, Mawles Lane 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: Swinbrook Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
(from outside Grove Cottage to the junction Leafield Road).
Description of Works: Lay 8m fibre optic duct (1m in soft within verge, 7m in carriageway), OS Grove Cottage being carried out by Circet UK.
TTRO case reference: 699
Duration: Starting on 24/11/2026 00:00
The anticipated completion date is 26/11/2026 23:59 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months for roads, or 6 months for other public rights of way).
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 Leafield Road, B4437, Swinbrook Road 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: Dancers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
Description of Works: Road Closure required for cabling being carried out by Openreach.
TTRO case reference: 458
Duration: Starting on 09/11/2026 09:30
The anticipated completion date is 09/11/2026 15:30
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months for roads, or 6 months for other public rights of way).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
Suggested Alternative Route: Dancers Hill, Pooles Lane, The Playing Close, Enstone Road, The Slade 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: Road Running Through Swinford, Swinford, Witney, Oxfordshire. From Oxford Road, Eynsham roundabout to junction with B4044 Slip Road onto A420.
Description of Works: Pre-surface dressing works being carried out by M Group Transport.
TTRO reference: 412
Duration: Starting on 28/10/2026 19:00
The anticipated completion date is 29/10/2026 07:00
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months for roads, or 6 months for other public rights of way).
Access: Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties within the closed section of road where reasonably practicable.
Suggested Alternative Route: A420 – A34 – A40 – B4449
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: Coxs Lane, Enstone, Oxfordshire
Description of Works: Road closure for drain connection being carried out by Chipping Norton Builders ltd.
TTRO reference: 475
Duration: Starting on 26/10/2026
The anticipated completion date is 31/10/2026 (inclusive)
(Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have a maximum duration of 18 months for roads, or 6 months for other public rights of way).
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 Coxs Lane, A44, Charlbury Road Coxs Lane and vice versa.
Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management, Environment and Place County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.
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