Transport & Infrastructure
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments on roads, rail transport, buses, park and ride, public car parks, car parking, household waste, recycling facilities, electricity, broadband, and other essential infrastructure across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Oxford traffic filters delayed as council waits for ‘absolute certainty’ on Botley Road reopening
Oxfordshire County Council has delayed announcing a new start date for Oxford’s traffic filter trial despite confirmation that Botley Road will reopen on 20 September.
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New date confirmed for Botley Road reopening after further delays
Network Rail has confirmed that Botley Road will reopen to traffic on Sunday 20 September 2026, after the project was delayed by the discovery of three minor gas leaks during drainage works. The reopening date brings a clearer timeline for residents, businesses and commuters affected by the long-running closure.
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Preparation work to start on new Oxpens River Bridge in Oxford
Preparation work is set to begin on Oxford’s new Oxpens River Bridge, with temporary footpath closures introduced from the end of July ahead of construction on the long-awaited walking and cycling crossing.
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Oxfordshire’s road resurfacing programme reaches halfway stage as 35 roads set for upgrades
Oxfordshire’s summer resurfacing programme has reached its halfway point, with 35 roads being upgraded across the county. Major routes including the A40, A44 and A361 will see overnight works through to mid-October.
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Oxford airport coach service introduces faster journeys ahead of summer holidays
Passengers travelling between Oxford and Heathrow and Gatwick airports can now benefit from faster journey times after a revised timetable was introduced ahead of the summer holiday season.
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Oxford businesses call for traffic filter trial delay after Botley Road reopening setback
Business owners have called for Oxfordshire County Council to postpone the introduction of traffic filters after delays to Botley Road reopening created uncertainty around the planned transport changes.
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Botley Road delay sparks anger and frustration from residents and businesses
Residents and business owners affected by the long-running Botley Road closure have reacted with frustration after Network Rail confirmed another delay to reopening.
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Botley Road reopening delayed again after gas leaks discovered during drainage works
The reopening of Oxford’s Botley Road has been delayed again after three minor gas leaks were discovered during excavation works linked to the railway improvement project.
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Long-awaited drainage works to begin on Witney estate to tackle persistent flooding
A four-week programme of drainage improvements will begin on Buttercross Lane in Witney this August, with Oxfordshire County Council aiming to resolve long-standing flooding problems while maintaining access for residents throughout the works.
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Businesses urge County Council to pause transport plans ahead of council shake-up
Oxford businesses have called on Oxfordshire County Council to pause planned transport measures ahead of its abolition in 2028, warning that traffic restrictions could place further pressure on high streets during a period of uncertainty.
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Pulhams introduces tap-on, tap-off contactless payments across its bus network
Pulhams passengers will soon be able to pay for bus journeys more easily with the introduction of a new tap-on, tap-off contactless payment system across most of its network.
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Oxford Bus Company owner unveils new Go Thames Valley brand
Oxford Bus Company’s parent group has been renamed Go Thames Valley as part of a wider move to reflect its expanding regional transport network and prepare for upcoming local government changes across the Thames Valley.
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Festivalgoers offered direct shuttle bus link to Truck Festival 2026 in Steventon
Festivalgoers heading to Truck Festival this summer will be able to use a dedicated shuttle bus service connecting Didcot Parkway with the event site at Hill Farm in Steventon.
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Safety cameras to be installed at Oxford A40 Barton Park junction following speeding concerns
Safety cameras are to be installed at the A40 northern bypass junction with Barton Park after concerns over speeding, red-light jumping and several collisions and near-misses since the junction opened.
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Oxford families could pay three times more for city bus travel under new park and ride discount scheme
A new discounted park and ride ticket scheme funded through Oxford’s congestion charge revenue has prompted concerns that city bus users are being left behind, with some equivalent journeys costing significantly more.
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Fire station closures remain possible as Oxfordshire reviews future service plans
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the possibility of future fire station closures remains open, with Rewley Road and Kidlington among sites potentially affected by longer-term plans linked to the county’s changing emergency response model.