Transport & Infrastructure
Follow Transport & Infrastructure developments in Oxford and just beyond, from roads, buses, rail and cycling to traffic measures, major projects and essential public services.
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Free bus travel for veterans on Remembrance Sunday across Oxford and the Thames Valley
Veterans, serving UK military personnel and cadets will be able to travel free on participating bus services across Oxford and the Thames Valley on Remembrance Sunday, 08 November. Drivers will also be invited to observe the national two-minute silence at 11.00am.
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Building works, roadworks and traffic filters: is Oxford being pushed to breaking point?
From roadworks and construction sites to traffic queues and restricted pedestrian routes, Oxford is experiencing disruption across the city. Councillors have raised concerns about the cumulative impact. The county council says it is taking steps to manage roadworks while pursuing changes to how people travel.
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Met Office issues amber warning for Storm Austen as commuters face travel disruption
An amber weather warning has been issued for Storm Austen, with powerful winds and heavy rain expected to disrupt travel on Friday. Oxfordshire commuters are being urged to check rail services and take precautions as the storm moves across southern England.
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Oxford offers £1 bus fares and free parking to NHS and school staff
NHS, school and early-years staff in Oxford can apply for £1 single bus fares and free parking at the city’s five park and ride sites, funded by income from the former temporary congestion charge. The benefits are expected to run for around eight months.
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Oxfordshire bus operators shortlisted for three national awards
Oxfordshire’s bus operators have secured three nominations at the UK Bus Awards 2026, recognising work on electric buses, industry performance and community health initiatives. The results will be announced at a ceremony in London on 24 November.
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West Oxfordshire transport plan approved, with better links to Oxford a priority
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a 25-year transport strategy for Witney, Carterton and surrounding communities, prioritising sustainable travel and improved connections to Oxford, where many residents commute for work.
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Oxford’s traffic measures: how can a historic city manage traffic and congestion?
From bus gates and low traffic neighbourhoods to the Zero Emission Zone and new traffic filters, Oxford has spent decades trying to manage congestion in a city whose historic street plan leaves little room for more roads. But whether restricting traffic in one place reduces it across the wider network is a more complicated question.
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Thornhill Park and Ride to offer 8- and 15-day long-stay parking for airport travellers
Oxfordshire County Council is set to introduce new long-stay parking for airport travellers at Thornhill Park and Ride, with eight-day parking costing £15 and 15-day parking £30, allowing travellers to leave their cars while using buses to Heathrow and Gatwick.
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Oxford Greenways: Here’s what the plan to connect Oxford with its surrounding towns and villages means
Oxford Greenways proposes 18 walking, wheeling and cycling routes linking Oxford with nearby towns and villages. We look at the ambition, challenges and what happens next.
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Oxford Half Marathon 2026: the road closures and traffic restrictions you need to know about
Oxford Half Marathon 2026 will bring extensive road closures and traffic restrictions across Oxford on Sunday 11 October, with some roads affected from 6.00am.
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Shepherds Pit Lane quiet lane trial draws first reactions from councillors and residents
Shepherds Pit Lane’s new quiet lane trial has drawn mixed reactions from local councillors and residents, with debate focusing on road safety, consultation and the use of a physical traffic restriction.
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Shepherds Pit Lane becomes Oxfordshire’s first ‘rural LTN’ quiet lane
A locked gate now blocks through traffic on Shepherds Pit Lane near Stanton St John as Oxfordshire begins its first experimental ‘quiet lane’, part of a planned programme of 10 rural traffic restrictions across the county.
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Oxford’s traffic filters: Your frequently asked questions answered
As Oxfordshire County Council confirms the date for introducing six new traffic filters in Oxford, here’s a quick look at what the scheme is, what it means for drivers, and answers to your frequently asked questions
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New buses and expanded services launched across Bicester and North Oxfordshire
New buses and expanded routes have been introduced across Bicester and North Oxfordshire, including a regular daytime service to Chesterton and improved connections between Heyford Park, Bicester and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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Drivers warned of delays as two major roadworks commence in Abingdon next week
Drivers are being warned of likely delays in Abingdon as work at Peachcroft roundabout coincides with the A34 Lodge Hill junction scheme for around six weeks from 28 September.
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New bus services introduced across Oxfordshire after Botley Road reopening
New and revised bus services have begun across Oxfordshire following the reopening of Botley Road, restoring city-centre links and introducing new cross-city routes, increased frequencies and revised timetables.